Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree)

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Chick peas 3 c Water 1/3 c Tahini 1/2 c Lemon juice 2 Cloves garlic

2. 2

   crushed Salt --------------------------------FOR SERVING-------------------------------- Parsley

3. 3

   chopped 1 tb Olive oil Paprika or cayenne pepper 1

4. 4

   Wash chick peas well, cover with the water and soak for 12 hours or overnight

5. 5

   Boil gently for 2 hours in the water in which they were soaked, add 1 teaspoon salt and cook until very tender, about 3 hours in all

6. 6

   Drain and reserve some of the cooking liquid and 1 tablespoon of the peas

7. 7

   Press peas through a sieve or food mill, adding about 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to separate the last of the peas from the skins

8. 8

   Slowly blend the tahini and most of the lemon juice into the puree