Absolute Best Ways To Make The Smoothest Hummus | Food52 + Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:13 - The Hummus Games
00:03:51 - Let's Whip Things Up
00:08:30 - Pick a Topping, Any Topping
00:12:34 - And The Winner Is...

PREP TIME: 12 hours 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes
SERVES: 6 as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (200 grams) soaked overnight in plenty of water and 1 teaspoon baking soda, OR 2 (15 oz/425g) cans of chickpeas, drained (17 oz/480g total)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (if using dried chickpeas)
Kosher salt, to taste
1 pinch ground cumin
7 to 9 tablespoons (120 to 150 grams) tahini
1 garlic clove, minced, or more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil, chopped herbs, toasted nuts, rose harissa, or your choice of chile paste, for topping (optional but recommended)

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[uli]

Another strategy from lebanon- Tahini can make the chickpeas not blend as smooth as easy~ blending the chickpeas, garlic and lemon until super creamy before adding the tahini and ice will make the hummus come together even more! (Also try a combo of lemon and orange juice for another flavor dimension!)

[cpp]

So sorry to know this video is the end of your series; really enjoyed all the videos! Thank you for sharing!

[janicejaffe]

This is the best recipe for hummus, it came out perfect! I'm so sad to see this series ending. It is my absolute favorite! Please come back with more of your inspiring recipes. I love the interaction of everyone on the team and the step-by-step videos.

[flufeeisawesome]

It is so wonderful to learn from you. Thanks so much

[jackiehiebert]

So sorry to see the end of these videos. What a joy. Finally found a copy of the book too, but seeing it come to life with the team has been marvellous. Thank you all.

[tmcdgreen]

Oh man, I'm going to miss the series! I really enjoyed watching the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen on both Food52 and the OTK channel. I'm hoping there are still videos to come on the OTK channel!!

[ListerTunes]

This looks fantastic! I read that whipping the tahini in the processor before you add the chickpeas is another way to aerate the mixture and let it feel smoother, and that seems to work for me, too.

[jodrew]

Oh my goodness, I'll miss the OTK vlogs. You have made me such a fan. It's been such a pleasure watching you all interact. I cannot wait for you to return to social media sphere in hopefully the near future.

[ladorada]

Sodium bicarbonate=bicarb=baking soda. I have the opposite taste, I like mine not totally smooth, more texture and lots of garlic. I love how Noor showed different variations. Well done 👏👏👏

[nancyfielden]

I have only made hummus with tinned chickpeas but started warming them with some sodium bicarbonate before proceeding with the recipe. I don't often get loose skins this way but it does make a big difference in the creaminess and fluffiness of the hummus. And there is a big difference in the flavor of tinned chickpeas so definitely recommend trying different brands to find the one that you love.

[DianeH]

using dried chickpeas cooked from scratch AND peeling them -- that's totally the way to go!!! I use the Ottolenghi recipe from his Jerusalem cookbook. but this is cool to know!

[helloitsheena]

Oh no! I love the OTK series. <3
Hope you come back with surprise episodes.

[dianeleirer]

Thank you for this presentation! The different toppings are wonderful, along with the details of making a smooth hummus.

[roryhamilton]

I’ve loved this series. Thanks so much

[lichtmaler]

I removed the skin one by one. I am really pleased with the outcome of the recipe. Thanks for sharing this great recipe and valuable insights. The ice trick is pretty neat. I knew it only from cooking a demi glace.

[dragon_empress_]

This hummus was PHENOMENAL! Even my 11-year-old loved it!

[kathrynk]

Love this series and sad to see it go. I hope you and Food52 consider a Season 2! Great final episode though - all 3 bowls of hummus with the various toppings look wonderful.

[emmaribena]

I'm embarrassed by the hummus I've made in the past. I take it all back. Can't wait to try this method. Thank you for this video!

[deepoollek]

I really enjoyed these videos. Sad to hear they are ending.

[mitchell]

Just tried making this for dinner with roasted eggplants and tomatoes. It's absolutely fantastic!