Category: Snack
Ultimate Hummus - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Sidge Chapman
My friend makes this for parties all the time and its always a huge hit.
Recipe Source: Cook's Illustrated 2008
Ingredients
1 can chick peas, strained
1/4 cup liquid from straining chick peas
3 tablespoons juice from 1 to 2 lemons
6 tablespoons tahini , stirred well (see note)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
1 small garlic clove , minced or pressed through garlic press †
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
Instructions
1. Combine lemon juice and strained liquid from chick peas in small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons oil in second small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for garnish.
3. Process chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula. With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube. Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute. With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in steady stream through feed tube; continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.
4. Transfer hummus to serving bowl, sprinkle reserved chickpeas and cilantro over surface, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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