I must admit that whenever I cook chickpeas I remember those days when I was starving and did not complain because we were having chickpeas at lunch. Yes, I hated chickpeas a lot when I was a child. Nowadays, I have found some recipes with chickpeas that I can say that I really like. Hummus is an example of that.
Hummus is a dish that comes from the Middle East, which consists of a mash of chickpeas and tahini. The latter is a paste of toasted sesame which gives the hummus its characteristic flavor. Traditionally this recipe was handmade, but today it is much easier with a food processor or blender. So, put all the ingredients in the machine and mix.
Hummus Recipe
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Ingredientes
- 200 g of cooked chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon of tahini
- 1 garlic clove (small)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a little more to serve
- Lemon juice
- A pinch of cumin powder
- Coriander
- Paprika for dusting
- Salt and pepper
- Chickpea broth (optional)
Elaboración
- In the food processor, pour in the chickpeas, a tahini scoop, the garlic, the olive oil, a drizzle of lemon, a litthe of chickpeas broth (or water), some cilantro leaves, cumin, a pinch of salt and pepper and mix.
- Taste and adjust spices to your liking.
- Mix again to get the texture to your liking. You can leave chickpeas chunks or make it very fine, the latter is how I like it.
- Serve in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, paprika and a drizzle of olive oil on top.
Sugerencias, trucos y consejos
- Eat with pita bread or vegetable stcks.
- You can add other ingredients such as cheese or yogurt.
- You can make the tahini yourself. Brown a couple of sesame tablespoons in a pan (without oil) and then smash it in a mortar until it becomes a paste. It takes a lot of time, but it can come in handy sometimes.