# Hummus with Tahini

Hummus with Tahini is a delicious and creamy Levantine dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

- Total time: 150 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 kg chickpeas (dry ) before soaking
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon salt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup tahini
- 250 g tahini
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil

## Instructions

1. Place soaked chickpeas in a pot.
2. Add water and baking soda.
3. Bring to a boil and remove any foam that forms.
4. Cook for about three hours until chickpeas are tender.
5. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, removing any skins.
6. Cool the chickpeas before processing.
7. Place the chickpeas in a food processor.
8. Process for about five to seven minutes until smooth.
9. Add ice, garlic, salt, and lemon salt.
10. Add tahini.
11. Add vegetable oil.
12. Process until smooth.
13. Transfer the hummus to a bowl.
14. Cover with cling film and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
15. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pot
- spoon
- slotted spoon
- plate
- colander
- food processor
- cling film

## Tips

- Soak the chickpeas overnight.
- Boil chickpeas for two and a half to three hours on very low heat (cooking time varies depending on the size of the chickpeas).
- After preparing the hummus, chill it for two hours or overnight for a firmer texture.
- Garnish with cumin, paprika, and olive oil.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2mh6AMIZCw/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d8d3c7c3-42cc-4424-a152-4ab6a255c11e
- Extracted: 2025-04-18

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