Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Basbousa Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 250g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 1/2 cup tahini
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
- • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 4 tbsp ice-cold water
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the soaked chickpeas with the bicarbonate of soda until very soft, about 1 hour, reserving a few for garnish.
2
Phase 2
Blend the drained chickpeas with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
3
Phase 3
With the motor running, add the ice-cold water and blend 3 to 5 minutes until pale, creamy, and fluffy.
4
Phase 4
Rest the hummus in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Spread in a shallow bowl, swirl with the olive oil, and top with the reserved chickpeas.