Subj : Hummus To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Tue Dec 05 2023 12:00:23 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Hummus Categories: Middle, Eastern Yield: 3 Cups 1 1/4 c Dried chick peas 1 ts Baking soda 3 cl Garlic; peeled & minced 3/4 c Pure tahini paste 1/2 c Fresh lemon juice 2 ts Kosher salt; plus more to -taste Olive oil and paprika for -serving Cover the chickpeas with cold water, cover with a kitchen towel, and soak them for at least 8 hours and up to 16. Drain the chickpeas, transfer them to a saucepan, cover them with 3" of water, add the baking soda, bring them to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook them until they are verrrrry verrry soft; this could take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the types of chickpeas you are using, the altitude at which you're cooking, and the mood of the hummus spirits on any given day. While the chickpeas are cooking, skim off any major foam and, if you've got the time and the patience, use a slotted spoon to remove and discard any skins that float to the top of the water. Also while the chickpeas are cooking, measure out all of other ingredients because speed is of the essence. Drain the chickpeas, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Transfer 2 cups of the chickpeas and garlic cloves to a food processor, and process until they start to get really smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the tahini, lemon juice, and salt and process until smooth, another 1-2 minutes. Season with more salt to taste. Spread the hummus on a round plate, top with the remaining chickpeas, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika. Serve while still warm if you want to be a total boss. Recipe by Annaliese Griffin Recipe FROM: MMMMM .