Hummus Mashaushe (Israeli Galilean-Style Hummus)

Hummus Mashaushe (Israeli Galilean-Style Hummus)


1. Bring chickpeas and 4 cups water to a boil in a 4-qt saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until chickpeas are very tender, approximately 1-1 1/2 hours.

2. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Cool to room temperature. Transfer all but 3/4 cup chickpeas to a food processor and add the tahini, oil, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, chile, and salt. Puree until smooth.

3. Add reserved cooking liquid and continue to puree until airy in consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer hummus to a serving dish.

4. Top with remaining whole chickpeas, drizzle with more oil, and sprinkle with salt.

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