Signature Hummus
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On the streets of Jerusalem, at a stall open from 5 am to 10 am and run by a 15-year-old boy and his dad, I ate the best hummus of all time. It was mind-blowingly fresh, served hot, with white onion cut into ‘spoons’ for scooping, pickled cucumber and bread. My signature hummus is inspired by that experience, but has a heavier hand with the tahini. It’s simple, cheap, comforting, and a must-have addition for any Israeli mezze.
Recipe details
Serves: Recipe for 4.
Protein: Vegetarian
Ingredients
400 g (14 oz) dried chickpeas
20 g (¾ oz) salt
20 g (¾ oz) cumin
375 g (13 oz) tahini
juice of 2 lemons
Method
Soak the chickpeas for a minimum of 4 hours. Drain, then put them in a large saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until tender. Fill a bowl with ice, then set another bowl of the same size on top.
Drain the chickpeas and add to a blender. Add all the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice with 600 ml (20½ fl oz) of fresh water and blend until smooth. Pour it into the prepared bowl and whisk in the lemon juice.