HOUMMUS B'TAHINI

Chick Pea Dip
Chick peas 1 ½ cups dry peas, soaked overnight or 1 can
Salt to taste
Garlic 2 cloves
Lemon juice ½ cup
Tahini ¾ cup
Cayenne pepper, chopped parsley to garnish
Olive oil

• Preparing chick peas
Drain the soaked peas and place in a pot with three times their amount in water.
Add I teaspoon of salt and bring to the boil .
Boil vigorously for about 10 minutes,
Reduce heat and simmer covered for about an hour. Drain off liquid and reserve

If you use a can of peas drain the peas and reserve the liquid.

• Puree the peas and garlic
• Add the lemon juice and Tahini and some reserved liquid until the mixture is creamy and smooth
• Serve in a dish with some cayenne sprinkled and parsley
• Drizzle with oil

Serve with salads, bread and broad bean patties.