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Hummus with chilli
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
For hummus with chilli, drain the chickpeas from the can and rinse them in a sieve under running water.
- 2
Peel and press the garlic cloves, squeeze the juice from the lemon, and seed and finely chop the red chilli.
Blending
- 3
Put the chickpeas, tahini, pressed garlic, lemon juice and chopped chilli into a blender and blend into a thick mass.
- 4
While blending, add ice-cold water and olive oil a spoonful at a time until the mixture turns creamy and fluffy.
TIP:While blending, add ice-cold water in small increments. Cold water will help emulsify and preserve a fresh flavor, yielding a smooth, silky paste.
- 5
Stir in the ground cumin and salt, blend briefly, taste and add more chilli if you like.
Serving
- 6
Spread the finished hummus into a bowl, dust with ground hot paprika, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley.
More tips:
Control the heat with the amount of chilli, the seeds are the hottest part.
Let the hummus rest for half an hour before serving so the chilli mellows in.
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