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Hummus

Name: Hummus
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 400g Chickpeas; 1 tablespoon Tahini Paste; 1 large Garlic Clove; 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt; Juice of half Lemon

5 ingredients Cuisine: Turkish Video included

Hummus is a canvas for technique, where the ratio of tahini to chickpeas determines whether you get dense paste or silken cloud. Turkish cooks often fold in Greek yogurt for lift and tang, a subtle variation that transforms the texture. The garlic and lemon work as seasoning partners, not solo acts, each brightening what the other does. This is a dish that rewards precision and patience in blending.

Instructions

step 1 Drain the chickpeas into a sieve set over a bowl or jug to catch the liquid.

Tip the chickpeas, tahini, garlic and yogurt into a food processor or blender and whizz to smooth. step 2 Whizz in a tbsp of the chickpea liquid at a time until you have a nice consistency, then scrape into a bowl. step 3 Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste..