Homemade hummus with tahini and lemon

Smooth and creamy hummus made from scratch with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Serve with olive oil and paprika.

• 400 g canned chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved)
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• Ice water as needed
• Olive oil for serving
• Paprika for serving

Method

1. 1
   Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Reserve some liquid.
2. 2
   Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and cumin in a food processor.
3. 3
   Add ice water a tablespoon at a time while blending until smooth and creamy.
4. 4
   Taste and adjust lemon juice and salt.
5. 5
   Serve in a bowl drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.