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Homemade Hummus

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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 11 hours
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini light roast
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt

Method
 

  1. First soak your chickpeas in cold water and 1 tsp of the baking soda (use about twice the amount of water for your chickpeas). Soak for at leas 3 hours. Once your chickpeas are ready, add them to a pot and add the rest of your baking soda. Saute them for about 3 minutes. The baking soda will help breakdown the bonds in the chickpeas and it will make them softer in your hummus.
  2. Add the rest of your water to the chickpeas. Cook them until the chickpeas are soft enough that they can be easily squished in your hand. While they are cooking, remove any foam or skin that floats to the top.
  3. Once your chickpeas are cooked, drain the water. Add them to your food processor. Run the food processor until they form a thick paste. Then add your tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Start pulsing with your food processor. Slowly add the ice water, keep processing the hummus until you get a nice smooth light paste.
  4. Enjoy with anything.