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Basic houmous recipe
Nb persons: 8
Yield:
Preparation time: 20min
Total time: 1hr with chilling
Source: Jamie Oliver
Serves 6-8 as a starter | |
2 x 400g | cans of chickpeas, (reserve the liquid and a few chickpeas for decoration) |
4 tsp | tahini |
2 | garlic cloves, crushed |
1 tsp | crushed sea salt |
6 tbsp | quality extra virgin olive oil, (plus extra for drizzling) |
3½ tbsp | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
Paprika, (optional) |
Coriander or parsley leaves (optional)
Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into the food processor.
Add the tahini, crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice and seven tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the cans.
Turn on the food processor and slowly pour in the oil while it runs.
When the mixture is fully combined and smooth, tip it into a serving dish.
Drizzle with some more extra virgin olive oil and decorate with a few whole chickpeas.
Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped coriander or parsley leaves, for colour.
Chill in fridge for 1hr MInimum.
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