Authentic
Description
It works for both holidays and everyday meals. It’s important to cook the chickpeas properly, and then be sure to use a blender to puree them into a smooth paste with no lumps. Hummus can be kept in the refrigerator for several days; just be sure to cover it with plastic wrap. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the chickpeas in a sieve or colander and rinse them under running water.
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Step 2
2. Place the chickpeas in the pressure cooker, rinse with water, add a whole onion and 1 clove of garlic. Set the valve to the «Closed» position and cook on «Boil» mode for 1 hour.
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Step 3
3. After some time, carefully open the lid and drain the chickpeas into a colander, reserving the liquid. Leave the chickpeas and liquid to cool.
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Step 4
4. Place the cooked chickpeas in a blender along with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 clove of garlic. Blend on low speed, then increase the speed until the mixture is smooth.
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Step 5
5. Serve the appetizer immediately, garnished with olive oil and chopped parsley, and add sumac.