This recipe is a 100% personal creation. I love hummus, I mean I LOVE it for real, and I absolutely needed MY version on my website. So here’s my ultimate homemade hummus recipe: creamy, smooth, silky, perfectly balanced between the acidity of lemon, the umami of tahini and the roundness of chickpeas. It’s exactly the kind of appetizer that transforms an ordinary veggie platter into a Mediterranean feast, that makes a Saturday night with friends shine, or that saves you a quick weekday lunch. And the best part? It comes together in 5 minutes in the blender.<\/p>\n
To achieve that perfectly smooth and airy texture like in a Lebanese restaurant, two secrets: cold water (almost ice-cold) added in a stream while the blender runs, and blending on medium-high for a full 3 minutes. Most recipes tell you 1 minute, but it’s insufficient. It’s those extra 2-3 minutes that transform a decent dip into silky hummus worthy of a Levantine chef. I voluntarily skip the baking soda step to peel the chickpeas because in Quebec, canned chickpeas are really perfect. No need to complicate things.<\/p>\n
Tahini is like natural peanut butter. The oil separates from the paste. With a small jar, you’re guaranteed to spill it all over your counter trying to mix it. With a big jar, you have the depth needed to stir it properly without mess. Take 3 to 4 minutes to mix it well until perfectly smooth texture before using it. You’ll find tahini in the organic section of your grocery store or with peanut butter and almond butter in most mainstream grocery stores. Serve this hummus with my homemade pita chips, raw vegetables, crackers or warm flatbread. It’s a must for any respectable appetizer spread.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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