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Hummus with cumin
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
For hummus with cumin, drain the chickpeas from the can and rinse them in a sieve under running water.
- 2
Toast the cumin in a dry pan until fragrant, then crush it coarsely in a mortar.
- 3
Peel and press the garlic cloves and squeeze the juice from the lemon.
Blending
- 4
Put the chickpeas, tahini, pressed garlic and lemon juice into a blender and blend into a thick mass.
- 5
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.
- 6
Stir in most of the toasted cumin and the salt, blend briefly again and taste.
Serving
- 7
Spread the finished hummus into a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining toasted cumin and ground sweet paprika, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley.
More tips:
Toast the cumin only until fragrant, burnt cumin turns bitter.
Crush the cumin right before using so the aroma stays stronger.










