Basics
Homemade Hummus (Israel)
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
Ingredients
4 servings
- Chickpeas — to buy400 g cuits
- Garlic — to buy1 gousse
- Lemon — to buy1, le jus
- Tahini — to buy120 g
- Cumin — to buy1/2 c. à c.
- Salt — to buy1 pincée
- Water — to buyenviron 6 c. à s. glacée
- Olive oil — to buypour servir
- Paprika — to buypour servir
- Parsley — to buyquelques brins
Preparation
Drain the chickpeas (keep a little of their cooking water) and remove the skins that come off easily by rubbing them between your hands: this step makes the hummus much smoother.
Blend the garlic with the lemon juice alone for a few seconds to mellow it slightly.
Add the tahini and blend for another minute: the mixture will thicken and turn pale, that''s normal.
Add the chickpeas, cumin and a pinch of salt, and blend for 2-3 minutes, pouring in ice-cold water (or the reserved cooking water) little by little until you get a creamy, airy texture.
Taste and adjust the lemon or salt to your liking.
Spread onto a shallow plate, forming a well in the middle, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley.