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Hummus

A simple guide on how to make arguably the best condiment on earth: hummus.
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Vorbereitungszeit 5 Minuten
Zubereitungszeit 1 Stunde 15 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 1 Stunde 20 Minuten
Portionen: 500 g
Gericht: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Küche: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients Equipment Method

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  • 75 g dried or 1 (250g drained weight) can chickpeas
  • 75 g Tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 100 ml cold water for consistency
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon sumac (or smoked paprika) optional, serving

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  • 1 food processor

Method
 

Cook the chickpeas
  1. If you are using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and drain. Boil them in a pot of water with a tablespoon of baking powder until they are soft and can easily be smashed with your fingers (at least 1h 15min). If you are using canned chickpeas, drain them and cook them in the same way for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse the cooked chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and, optionally, remove their skins to get the smoothest results.
Blending
  1. Put all ingredients, except the water and olive oil, into a food processor and start blending. If hummus is not served on a plate for dipping, add the olive oil while blending.
  2. Scrape down the sides 2-3 times, and add water to adjust the consistency, if needed. Regularly taste your hummus and adjust the seasoning.
Serving
  1. When serving on a plate, add the sumac and drizzle some olive oil onto the hummus.