Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- ½ cup tahini, well stirred
- ¼ cup lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
- 1 clove garlic
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp ice water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more to serve
- 1 pinch paprika, to garnish (optional)
- pita bread, plus crackers and cut vegetables, to serve
Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- Put the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture turns thick, pale and fluffy, scraping down the sides once.
- Add the chickpeas and blend until finely ground, scraping the bowl as needed.
- With the machine running, pour in the ice water and olive oil.
- Keep blending until the hummus is very smooth and creamy. Add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if it's too thick.
- Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
- Spread in a shallow bowl, make a swirl with the back of a spoon, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika.
Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- Serve with pita, crackers and vegetables.