Hummus bi Tahina
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.ummah.net/family/recipes/hummus.html (from RecipeThing user reenum) (from RecipeThing user Jessie)
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: appetizer, not tried
Ingredients
- 125 g (4 oz) chickpeas, soaked for a few hours
- juice of 2 lemons
- 3 Tbs. tahina
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- salt
- GARNISH
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- few sprigs parsley, finely chopped
Directions
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Drain the chickpeas and simmer in fresh water for about an hour or until tender. Reserve the cooking water.
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Process the chickpeas in a blender (or food processor) with the lemon juice, tahina, garlic, salt and enough of the cooking liquid to obtain a soft creamy consistency.
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Serve on a flat plate, garnished with a dribble of olive oil, a dusting of paprika (this is usually done in the shape of a cross) and a little parsley.
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Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.