Authentic Israeli Style Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried small chickpeas (Bulgarian or Hadas)
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 cups Raw high-quality tahini (Soom or Har Bracha)
• 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced into a paste
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 cup Ice-cold water
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dried chickpeas in plenty of water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda for at least 12 hours.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place in a large pot with the remaining baking soda and cover with water by 2 inches.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, then simmer for 60-90 minutes, skimming off foam and skins that float to the top, until chickpeas are mushy and fall apart easily.

4. 4

   Drain the chickpeas and process them in a food processor while still hot until a thick, smooth paste forms.

5. 5

   With the processor running, add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, blending for several minutes to ensure aeration.

6. 6

   Slowly drizzle in the ice-cold water while blending until the mixture lightens in color and becomes incredibly fluffy.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt or lemon; the hummus will thicken as it cools, so it should look slightly loose at this stage.

8. 8

   Spread in a shallow bowl using a spoon to create a well, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley and paprika.