Hummus Recipe – Authentic & Creamy
A silky, authentic Middle Eastern hummus recipe made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Perfectly creamy and rich, ideal for any meze spread.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry chickpeas
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3–4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4–6 tbsp ice-cold water
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin optional
Instructions
- Rinse and soak chickpeas overnight.
- Cook chickpeas with baking soda until extremely soft.
- Blend tahini, lemon, garlic, and salt into a smooth base.
- Add cooked chickpeas and blend for 2–3 minutes.
- Slowly add ice-cold water until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with olive oil and spices.