To prepare a delicious and flavorful hummus, start by boiling chickpeas with a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of baking soda. The baking soda helps soften the chickpeas, while the salt will give it a pleasant taste. Boil the chickpeas for about 1-1.5 hours until they become very soft. After boiling, drain them and place them, without rinsing, directly into a high-powered blender while still hot. This will help achieve a creamy texture.
Meanwhile, roast the garlic, either in the oven or on a stovetop, until it becomes caramelized and soft. Roasted garlic adds a deep, sweet flavor to your hummus. Also, roast the bell peppers in the oven until the skin becomes slightly charred and the flesh is tender. Once the peppers are ready, remove them from the oven and cover them with a few layers of plastic wrap. This step will create a humid environment that helps peel the skins off the peppers without losing the intense flavors.
After they have cooled slightly, peel the peppers and cut them into smaller pieces. Now, it's time to add all the ingredients into the blender: the warm chickpeas, roasted garlic, pieces of roasted peppers, a handful of ice, green curry, cumin, white pepper, salt, lemon juice, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil. The ice is a secret ingredient that will make the hummus particularly fluffy and creamy; make sure it is well incorporated.
Blend everything on high speed until you achieve a smooth and fine paste. You can adjust the consistency of the hummus by adding a little water or olive oil, depending on your preferences. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired. Once you have achieved the perfect hummus, serve it with warm homemade pita or fresh cut vegetables. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, ideal for a healthy snack. Enjoy!
Meanwhile, roast the garlic, either in the oven or on a stovetop, until it becomes caramelized and soft. Roasted garlic adds a deep, sweet flavor to your hummus. Also, roast the bell peppers in the oven until the skin becomes slightly charred and the flesh is tender. Once the peppers are ready, remove them from the oven and cover them with a few layers of plastic wrap. This step will create a humid environment that helps peel the skins off the peppers without losing the intense flavors.
After they have cooled slightly, peel the peppers and cut them into smaller pieces. Now, it's time to add all the ingredients into the blender: the warm chickpeas, roasted garlic, pieces of roasted peppers, a handful of ice, green curry, cumin, white pepper, salt, lemon juice, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil. The ice is a secret ingredient that will make the hummus particularly fluffy and creamy; make sure it is well incorporated.
Blend everything on high speed until you achieve a smooth and fine paste. You can adjust the consistency of the hummus by adding a little water or olive oil, depending on your preferences. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired. Once you have achieved the perfect hummus, serve it with warm homemade pita or fresh cut vegetables. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, ideal for a healthy snack. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Hummus recipe (for 8 servings) Boiled chickpeas (hot) – 1 kg Green curry – 1/2 teaspoon Roasted garlic – 1 head Lemon juice – 80 ml Sesame paste (tahini) – 150 ml White pepper – 1/4 teaspoon Cumin – 1 pinch Bell pepper (red) – 2 pcs Bell pepper (orange) – 2 pcs Bell pepper (yellow) – 1 pc Ice – 10 large cubes Extra virgin olive oil – 80 ml Salt – to taste