How to Prepare the Perfect Homemade Hummus

Homemade hummus
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Hummus is one of the most popular dips that is not only super tasty and enjoyable but also extremely healthy. The best thing is that Thankfully, you can make your own hummus at home and adjust it to your taste, and here are a few simple tips that’ll help you prepare the best homemade hummus.

Cooking Chickpeas

Using dried chickpeas instead of canned is a simple trick that’ll help you prepare rich and flavorful homemade hummus.  Even though cooking chickpeas requires some time, it’s definitely worth the effort.

Add Ice-Cold Water

Once all the ingredients are blended, the hummus will be too thick so you’ll need to add a few tablespoons of water. Just make sure to use ice-cold water instead of regular if you want the hummus to be creamy and fluffy.

Quality Tahini

Tahini is one of the most important ingredients in hummus, so you want to make sure that you’ve picked out quality tahini that tastes delicious.

Garlic and Lemon

The key to making the perfect tahini is to adjust the recipe to your taste, so don’t be afraid to use more or less garlic and lemon juice than the recipe calls for.