Hummus

Le hummus is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary speciality, appreciated for its creamy texture and rich flavours. Prepared from cooked chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice and garlic, it is seasoned with a touch of olive oil and sometimes spiced up with paprika or cumin. Versatile and nutritious, hummus is ideal as an aperitif, spread on pita bread or served as a side dish with raw vegetables. Rich in vegetable protein and fibre, it's a healthy and tasty choice, perfect for any occasion.

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Racing: Side dish, dip, starter, Main course

The kitchen: Lebanese

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

300 grams canned chickpeas or cooked chickpeas
2 à 3 tbsp. of Tahin sauce
½ juice a lemon (more or less according to taste)
2 pods garlic
1 tbsp. ground cumin
2 à 3 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp hot chilli powder optional

Method

Blend the chickpeas with a little water.
Add the Tahin sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt.
Blend well and add a little oil to make the sauce smooth and homogenous.
Place in a dish and add a drizzle of olive oil plus a pinch of ground cumin for decoration!