Hummus me tahini (chick pea salad with tahini) Recipe

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Hummus me tahini (chick pea salad with tahini)

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Ingredients:

1	cup	Dried chick-peas
1/4	tsp	Baking soda
2	tsp	Tahini (or more)
1/3	cup	Water
1		Lemon (juice only)
1/4	cup	Olive oil
2		Garlic cloves
1/2	tsp	Ground coriander (optional)
1/2	tsp	Ground cumin (optional)
		Salt & freshly ground pepper
		Chopped fresh parsley

Procedures:

1	Wash the chick-peas, then soak overnight with the baking soda in cold water to cover.
2	The following day, drain and wash the chick-peas, then cover with fresh water.
3	Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, 1-?to 2 hours.
4	Drain and push through sieve or food mill, discarding the coarse fibers remaining in the sieve.
5	Meanwhile, put the tahini in a small bowl and beat it with the 1/3 cup water until dissolved, using a whisk or fork.
6	Beating briskly with the whisk, add the tahini mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, to the chick-peas, alternating with the lemon juice and olive oil.
7	When all has been added, crush the garlic over the mixture and sprinkle with optional spices, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
8	Beat for another minute, then taste for seasonings and chill overnight - if possible.
9	Serve cold, sprinkled with additional chopped parsley.
10	Makes about 2 cups