Creamy lebanese hummus - video recipe!
We are celebrating chickpeas today with this delicious Lebanese specialty! Enjoy this recipe all day long with pita bread or fresh veggies!
Ingredients
Materials
- Food processor / chopper
Preparation
Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, sesame oil, and the peeled garlic clove in the food processor.
Blend until the mixture is thick and smooth (about 1 minute).
Place your hummus in a deep plate.
Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with cumin and paprika.
And there you have it, your Lebanese hummus is ready!
Observations
Chickpeas: For an even smoother and creamier result, you can peel your chickpeas. It can be tedious, but the result is worth it!
Sesame oil: This replaces tahini, the Lebanese sesame paste, a staple ingredient in traditional hummus.
What to eat it with? Traditionally, hummus is eaten with Lebanese bread or pita bread, types of flatbreads that are torn and folded to make a "spoon" for the hummus. However, you can also dip fresh veggies in it! ;-)
Storage: You can store hummus for about 1 week in an airtight container, covering it with a thin layer of olive oil to protect it well.
No food processor? A potato masher will do the trick. However, you cannot use a blender or mixer, as it will force you to add too much liquid, losing the delicate consistency of the hummus.
