Hummus

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 250 g chickpeas, dried
• 60 ml olive oil
• 60 ml lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp salt
• Sweet paprika powder for garnishing

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest time approx. 4 hours; Total time approx. 4 hours 10 minutes

The most popular dip in the Middle East

Soak the chickpeas in water for 4 hours or overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, then drain (if that’s too much work for you, you can also use canned chickpeas). Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons of water, and salt in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds, until a smooth puree forms. Divide the puree among bowls and sprinkle with paprika. Serve as a dip with pita bread. Tip: A traditional version is hummus with tahini, which is made with 3/4 cup tahini (sesame paste). Or, stir in a little more water to make a sauce for kebabs (meat skewers).