Hummus For Real

Serves: 6

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

56

Sweetness

44

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1.5 tsps

Kosher Salt

7 cups

Water

1 tsp

Baking Soda

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Special equipment: A 2 1/2-quart slow cooker Place the chickpeas, garlic, and kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor

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Process for 15 to 20 seconds

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Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and process for another 15 to 20 seconds

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Add the lemon juice and water

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Process for 20 seconds

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Add the tahini

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Process for 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl

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With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil

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To serve, transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac, to taste, if desired

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Place the water, chickpeas, and baking soda in a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker

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Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or until tender

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Drain and serve immediately, or use in desired dish