Basic Hummus from 'Jerusalem

Name: Basic Hummus from 'Jerusalem
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 12 h
Total time: 12 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; 355 milliliters 250 g dried chickpeas; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 7 Tbsps 100 ml ice-cold water; 4 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice; 6 servings salt; 237 milliliters 270 g light tahini paste; 2 liters 1.5 liters water

Basic Hummus from 'Jerusalem might be just the middl eastern recipe you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 6. This hor d'oeuvre has 424 calories, 17g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. Several people made this recipe, and 401 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of lemon juice, tahini paste, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 12 hours.

Instructions

The night before, put the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with cold water at least twice their volume. Leave to soak overnight.

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Chickpeas

Water

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Bowl

The next day, drain the chickpeas.

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Chickpeas

Place a medium saucepan over high heat and add the drained chickpeas and baking soda. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Baking Soda

Chickpeas

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Sauce Pan

Add the water and bring to a boil. Cook, skimming off any foam and any skins that float to the surface. The chickpeas will need to cook between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the type and freshness, sometimes even longer. Once done, they should be very tender, breaking up easily when pressed between your thumb and finger, almost but not quite mushy.

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Chickpeas

Water

Drain the chickpeas. You should have roughly 3 2/3 cups/600 g now.

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Chickpeas

Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process until you get a stiff paste. Then, with the machine still running, add the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Finally, slowly drizzle in the iced water and allow it to mix for about 5 minutes, until you get a very smooth and creamy paste.

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Tahini

Lemon Juice

Chickpeas

Garlic

Water

Salt

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Food Processor

Transfer the hummus to a bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. If not using straightaway, refrigerate until needed. Make sure to take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Hummus