Chickpea Hummus
Description
Perfect with meals and drinks. Chickpea hummus is served as a refreshing appetizer. The chickpea hummus recipe owes its origins to the Arabs—this snack is eaten in nearly all Arab countries. Today you can buy chickpeas in regular Russian supermarkets, so making this dish is no problem. Treat yourself :) Fortunately, it can be made very simply from affordable, inexpensive ingredients. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. If using fresh chickpeas, clean them. Then grind in a blender.
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Step 2
2. Add tahini, garlic, salt, and lemon juice to the chickpeas in the blender. Blend until smooth and homogeneous.
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Step 3
3. While mixing, add water one spoonful at a time. This way the paste will turn out silky and very tender.
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Step 4
4. Taste. If needed, add lemon juice, salt, or garlic, and mix. Then transfer to a serving dish.
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Step 5
5. Place the finished hummus in the refrigerator for about half an hour. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil and dust with red ground paprika. Enjoy!