HUMMUS WITH LAHME

Ingredients

• 15 oz dried chickpeas

• 6 oz  tahini (sesame seed paste)

• 1 lemon, juiced

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 – 1/2  cup cold water
  
  Optional additions: garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika

• 1/4 cup ghee

• 1/2 lb lean beef

• Salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Put dried chickpeas in a large bowl, cover them with cold water. Soak overnight. After soaking, drain the chickpeas and place in a large pot. Add water, enough to fully cover chickpeas. Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Add baking soda, stir, and return to a boil. When baking soda starts to foam, skim off from the top. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours. Once done, they should be very tender.

Step 2

Drain cooked chickpeas, transfer to container with lid and freeze for 20 min to cool down.

Step 3

Place the slightly frozen chickpeas into a food processor with the tahini and pulse for about 1 minute. Consistency will still be chunky. To the food processor add lemon juice, cold water, salt and cumin (optional). Puree until smooth, should take about 1-2 minutes. Add additional 1 tablespoon of water at a time to get a smooth consistency.

Step 4

Add ghee preheated to high heat. When melted, add beef and salt to taste. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Top the hummus with beef mixture along with melted ghee. Serve with pita bread and enjoy!