Homus caseiro

Ingredientes

• 2 cups raw large chickpeas (purchase dry in bags from supermarket)
• 1 tbs spoon bicarb soda (for soaking )
• 3 crushed garlic cloves (mortar n pestol)
• 1 tbs salt or to taste ...
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice or to taste
• We like it lemony .
• 1/2 cup tahini paste
• 1 tbs Greek yoghurt for colour (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzle when plating up .

Modo de preparo

1. 1

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2. 2

   Soak chickpeas in generous amount of water overnight with the bicarb soda .

3. 3

   Next day drain out the water leaving a tiny bit of the bicarb water and top with fresh water and allow to boil for at least an hour , scoop off any excess froth , wait till you see the skin of the chickpeas come off to the surface .

4. 4

   Remove as much of the skin as you can. , you’ll know when the chickpeas are cooked when you squash one with your fingers .

5. 5

   Drain the hummos and allow to totally cool .

6. 6

   Add to a food processor and add salt , tahini , garlic and lemon juice , Greek yoghurt and adjust taste to your liking as it processes .