Lighter Version of Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi's

Name: Lighter Version of Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi's Basic Hu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried garbanzo beans; ½ cup light roasted tahini; 2 12 lemons, juice of; ¼ teaspoon sriracha sauce; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves; ½ tablespoons ice cold water; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

1
The night before, put the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with cold water at least twice their volume.
2
Leave to soak overnight.
3
The next day, drain the chickpeas.
4
Place a medium saucepan over high heat and add the drained chickpeas and baking soda.
5
Cook for about three minutes, stirring constantly.
6
Add the water and bring to a boil.
7
Cook, skimming off any foam and any skins that float to the surface.
8
The chickpeas will need to cook for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the type and freshness, sometimes even longer.
9
Once done, they should be very tender, breaking up easily when pressed between your thumb and finger, almost but not quite mushy.
10
Drain the chickpeas.
11
You should have roughly 3 2/3 cups now.
12
Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process until you get a stiff paste.
13
Then, with the machine sill running, add the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, sriracha, black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
14
I usually add seasonings based on taste rather than measurement.
15
Feel free to add more or less than I mentioned above.Finally, slowly drizzle in the ice water and allow it to mix for about five minutes, until you get a very smooth and creamy paste.
16
4.
17
Wait at least 30 minutes before adjusting seasonings again.
18
The flavor will start blend and change.
19
I've sometimes made the mistake of adding more spices too soon only to find they overpowered the hummus once the flavors blended.

205

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dried garbanzo beans, ½ cup light roasted tahini, 2 12 lemons, juice of, ¼ teaspoon sriracha sauce, and more.

Yes, Lighter Version of Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi's Basic Hu falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lighter Version of Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi's Basic Hu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions