✨ Extra Creamy Classic Hummus (Restaurant-Style!)
Silky-smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced—just like your favorite Middle Eastern hummus, but even better!
📝 Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (250g) cooked chickpeas (canned or soaked + boiled)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) tahini (high-quality, runny)
- 2-3 tbsp ice-cold water (or aquafaba for extra fluffiness)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1-2 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 3-4 ice cubes (secret for ultra-creamy texture!)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
(Optional toppings: paprika, parsley, toasted pine nuts, za’atar)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Peel the Chickpeas (Secret Step!)
- Rub cooked chickpeas between your fingers or a towel to remove skins (this makes it smoother!).
2. Blend Until Dreamy
- In a food processor, blend tahini + lemon juice for 1 minute (until pale and whipped).
- Add garlic, cumin, salt, and chickpeas. Blend again, scraping sides.
- With the motor running, slowly add ice water + ice cubes until ultra-smooth (3-5 mins).
3. Finish & Serve
- Drizzle with olive oil and top with spices/herbs.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ No tahini? Substitute 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (not traditional, but creamy).
✔ Too thick? Add 1-2 tbsp more ice water.
✔ For fluffiness: Let hummus rest 30 mins before serving.
Why this hummus wins:
- 🧊 Ice cubes = airy texture
- 🧂 Peeling chickpeas = no grit
- 🕒 Long blending = silky perfection
Serve with warm pita, veggies, or as a sandwich spread! 🥙🔥
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 5 days (stir before serving).
