Ingredients

  • 34 cup dried garbanzo beans
  • 2 lemons, juice of
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 23 cup tahini paste
  • salt
  • pepper
  • extra olive oil
  • cayenne (to garnish)
  • flat leaf parsley (to garnish)

Method

  • Place the dry chickpeas in a bowl with cold water and soak overnight.
  • Drain the chickpeas and cover with fresh water in a saucepan.
  • Boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until soft.
  • Drain.
  • Remove 3-4 whole, cooked chickpeas and reserve them for garnish.
  • Process the remaining chickpeas in a food processor to a smooth puree.
  • Add the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cayenne and tahini.
  • Blend well.
  • Season the puree with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Garnish with 3-4 whole cooked chickpeas, a sprinkling of cayenne and a few sprigs parsley.