Recipe

Classic Hommos Recipe

Name: Classic Hommos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 400g cooked chickpeas; 120g tahini; 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, finely crushed; 2–4 tbsp cold water or reserved cooking liquid; Salt to taste; Extra virgin olive oil, for serving; Whole chickpeas or herbs, optional

A balanced classic preparation.

Ingredients

400g cooked chickpeas
120g tahini
2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely crushed
2–4 tbsp cold water or reserved cooking liquid
Salt to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, for serving
Whole chickpeas or herbs, optional

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Method

Step 1

Blend the chickpeas until very smooth.

Step 2

Add tahini and blend again until creamy.

Step 3

Add lemon juice, garlic and salt gradually, tasting as you go.

Step 4

Add liquid a little at a time until the texture is smooth and spoonable.

Step 5

Spread into a shallow bowl and finish with olive oil and optional garnishes.

What makes it work?

The goal is balance: creamy chickpeas, rich sesame, bright acidity and controlled garlic. Taste as you go rather than relying on a fixed ratio.

Serving tip

Serve fresh, spread into a shallow bowl, then finish with a little olive oil and your preferred garnish.