Classic Homemade Hummus

Name: Classic Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g dried chickpeas; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 150 g tahini paste; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon iodized table salt; 50 ml extra virgin olive oil

135 min

Under an hour

Sezamo

Preparation method

Chickpea Preparation

Soak the chickpeas in plenty of cold water (water level should be at least 5 cm above the chickpeas) along with a pinch of baking soda, for 12 hours.

The next day, drain the chickpeas, rinse them, and boil them in fresh water. Bring to a boil, remove the foam formed on the surface, and simmer, covered, for at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for an extremely soft texture).

Turn off the heat, add half a teaspoon of salt to the boiling water, and let the chickpeas cool in the water until the next day.

Chef's tip

For an extremely smooth hummus, you can remove the chickpea skins after boiling, although the process requires a little patience. Always serve it with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top.