HUMMUS GET IN MY TUMMUS!!!

Hummus.

Hummus is one of the most well known Middle Eastern recipes and is served as part of the mezze table and eaten with hot pitta bread.

Serving for 2 - 3 persons

Time: 20 - 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 150 g chick-peas, soaked overnight
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons tahini
• juice of 2 lemons
• olive oil
• paprika
• chopped parsley

Method / Instructions:

1. Discard the soaking water, and cover the chick-peas with fresh water. Bring to the boil and boil briskly for at least 10 minutes, then simmer for 1 1/2 hours until the chick-peas are tender.
   
   
2. Drain and rinse the chick-peas. Reserve a few for garnish, then pound the remainder in a mortar and pestle or purée in a processor to make a smooth paste. 
   
   
3. Work in the garlic, salt, pepper, tahini and lemon juice, adding a little water if the paste is too thick. Season to taste.
   
   
4. Place the hummus in a serving bowl and smooth down. 
   
   
5. Pour a little oil in the center, and garnish with the reserved chick-peas and a sprinkling of paprika and parsley.
   
   

Best Wishes.