Hummus

100No. 26

Warm chickpeas and ice water. That is the entire secret to smooth hummus.

⏱ 20 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2/3 cup tahini
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup ice water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Olive oil, paprika and parsley to finish

Steps

1. Simmer the chickpeas with the baking soda in fresh water for 15 minutes until very soft and some skins float free. Drain, keeping them warm.
2. Blend the garlic and lemon juice first and let it sit 5 minutes, then strain out the garlic solids for a smoother, gentler flavor.
3. Add the tahini and blend, then the ice water, until it turns pale and fluffy.
4. Add the warm chickpeas and salt and blend a full 3 minutes. Longer than feels right is correct.
5. Spread in a bowl, make a well, and pour in olive oil. Dust with paprika and parsley.