Hummus حمّص

Hummus is something we like to make as much as possible as it goes with everything we make for dinner. It is perfect for dipping and is proven to be quite healthy.
The recipe is as follows, however, it really depends on how you like the taste. For instance, my family likes the hummus with lots of lemon, so we tend to add more lemon, etc.

-2 cans of chick peas
- 1/4 cup Tahina Sauce (Can be found at any Arabic Foodstore)
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups of water
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
**Serves up to 10 people

The secret is to first boil the chick peas in a small saucepan. This makes the chickpeas easier to grind in the food processor.
1. Pour contents of chick peas from the 2 cans into a small saucepan. Add water just enough to cover the chick peas.
2.Sprinkle some baking powder on top of the water.
3.Allow to boil for about 15-20 min, or until the chick peas can squish between your fingers easily.

4. Drain the contents of the saucepan in a drainer.
5. Pour the drained chick peas into a food processor.
6. Add the Tahina sauce, lemon juice, salt, and garlic.
7. Pulse in the processor until the contents are mixed.
8. Next, slowly add water into the mixture and turn the food processor on.
 As the water is added, the mixture should become more and more smooth.
You should not be able to see the skins or chunks of chick peas any more.
9. If all the water is added, and you still don't like the texture of the hummus, its ok!
The solution is just to add more water until you are satisfied. In my family, we like the hummus not too runny, so I don't put too much water.
10. Always taste the final product. If it is too salty or too garlicy for you, just add a little more water to balance it out. If it is not enough, add to your taste.
11. When you're finished and satisfied, just pour out onto a plate of your choice with a spoon. Smooth out. Pour Extra Virgin Olive Oil all around and serve with Pita Bread.