Hummus

It has taken me a long time to find a hummus recipe to my liking… smooth and light, but flavoursome. Turns out, a lot of the consistency comes from the order in which you blend the ingredients! After many messy tests, I've found that a traditional food blender still works best over high-powered gadgets.

Ingredients

3 tbsp tahini
Juice of 1 large lemon
400g boiled or canned chickpeas
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2–1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp water (as needed)
Pinch of paprika (for garnish)

Method

1. Start by mixing tahini and lemon juice in your food processor for about 1 minute, until thick and light in colour.
2. Add the chickpeas and process until finely minced.
3. Add minced garlic and gradually pour in the olive oil while blending. Continue until smooth and well incorporated.
4. Season with salt and cumin. Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed for a creamier consistency.
5. Blend for another minute to finish.
6. Garnish with a pinch of paprika before serving.