25/01/2024
Real Hummus Recipe 🌿
Ingredients:
🍚 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
🍋 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
🥄 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (if you prefer the homemade tahini you'll find it bellow)
🧄 1 small garlic clove, minced
🧅 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
🌰 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
💧 2 to 3 tablespoons water
🌿 Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, paprika, and additional olive oil
Instructions:
If using dried chickpeas, rinse and soak them overnight. Cook in a large pot of water until very tender (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
In a food processor, combine cooked or canned chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of water. Continue to blend until smooth and creamy.
If needed, add an extra tablespoon of water for a smoother consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
🌰 Homemade Tahini Recipe 🌰
🌰 1 cup sesame seeds 🌿 2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as grapeseed or vegetable oil) 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and lightly golden. This typically takes 3-5 minutes. Allow the toasted sesame seeds to cool slightly. In a food processor or high-powered blender, add the sesame seeds.
Begin processing the sesame seeds. Initially, they will form a dry, crumbly mixture. With the processor running, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of neutral oil gradually until the tahini reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. This might take a few minutes. Taste the tahini and add salt if desired.
Enjoy🌱