Houmous (Chick Pea Dip)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 3 cups of chick peas ~ 1 cup of tachini ~ 1/2 a cup of olive oil ~ 1/2 a cup of lemon juice ~ 4-5 cloves of garlic grated ~ 1/2 a tsp of red hot pepper ~ Finely chopped parsley ~ Black Kalamata olives ~ Salt to taste

 

~ Place chick peas in a deep bowl or a pot and soak overnight. ~ The following day, place chick peas in a pan with water 1/2 tbsp of salt and boil for about 1-11/2 hour or until the chick peas are soft. ~ Check periodically, stir and add hot water if needed. ~ Place red pepper, garlic, tachini and 1/2 a tbsp of salt in the mixer and beat well to mix all ingredients. ~ When the chick peas are cooked add them to the tachini mixture in the mixer and beat well until it becomes a thick paste. ~ Reduce the speed of the mixer and alternately add a small amount of olive oil and lemon juice. ~ When you bring it to your taste and it is a smooth paste your Houmous (Chick Pea Dip) is done. ~ Transfer the Houmous into a Dip Dish. ~ Garnish Houmous (Chick Pea Dip) with chopped parsley and Kalamata olives. ~ Serve cold with Greek Pitta Bread. ~ Good luck and enjoy.