My wife is of Syrian/Lebanese extraction. She can whip up a batch of perfect hummus faster than I could boil water. Here is the recipe she uses:
(FYI—Tahini is just sesame paste, readily available in most cities)
Hummus bi Tahini
Prep. Time 30 minutes. Cooking Time 20-30 minutes. Serves 4.
Ingredients:
1 15oz can Chick Peas
2-3 Tbs. Olive Oil
2 Tbs. Tahini or more to taste
1/4c Lemon Juice (or the juice of 2 lemons) or more to taste
½-1 tsp. Salt
½-1 tsp. Garlic Powder
Directions:
Simmer Chick Peas for 20-30 minutes, until skins start to slip off.
Let cool a little. In a processor, combine Chick Peas, Tahini, most
of the Lemon Juice, 1½-2 Tbs. Olive Oil, Salt, and Garlic Powder.
Process until smooth, or desired consistency.
Check for Lemon, Garlic and Salt, adding more if needed.
To Serve:
Put in Hummus dish, drizzle with remaining Olive Oil,
decorate with a sprig of parsley.
Notes:
Can be made ahead of time (2 days). Can be frozen. Serve with
Syrian bread (pita) and/or vegetables. The recipe can be doubled;
check seasonings for taste.
great! thanks!!