Silky Hummus
My Thermomix reimagining of Yotam Ottolenghi's hummus.
My Thermomix take on Ottolenghi's famously silky hummus — the smoothest dip you'll ever make.
Ottolenghi's secret to glassy-smooth hummus is overcooked chickpeas and ice-cold water — and the Thermomix nails both. This is the version I make on repeat: rich, lemony and impossibly silky.
Ingredients
- 🫘2 x 400 g tins chickpeas, drained
- 🥄1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 🧄2 garlic cloves
- 🥄150 g hulled tahini
- 🍋90 g lemon juice
- 💧100 g iced water
- 🧂1 tsp salt
- 🫒Olive oil and paprika, to serve
Thermomix method
- Place garlic in the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 7. Scrape down.
- Add the drained chickpeas, bicarbonate of soda and 600 g water. Cook 20 min / 100°C / speed 1 to soften the chickpeas right down, then drain and return the warm chickpeas to the bowl.
- Add tahini, lemon juice and salt. Blend 1 min / speed 8, scraping once.
- With the blades running on speed 6, pour the iced water through the lid and blend a further 30 sec / speed 7 until pale and silky.
- Spoon into a bowl, swirl with the back of a spoon, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika.
Aly's tips
- Overcooked chickpeas + iced water is the whole trick to that silky texture.
- Tins are easy, but soaked dried chickpeas give an even smoother result.
- Keeps 4 days covered in the fridge — bring to room temp before serving.
Questions
How do you make hummus smooth in a Thermomix?
Soften the chickpeas further with bicarb soda, then blend hot with tahini and finish with iced water at speed 7 — the contrast is what makes it silky.
Can I use tinned chickpeas?
Yes. The extra 20-minute cook with bicarb softens tinned chickpeas enough for a smooth, Ottolenghi-style finish.
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An independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi's hummus. Not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Yotam Ottolenghi or any publisher; the method here is Chef Aly's own. Speeds, times and temperatures are a guide — always check your own Thermomix model's manual and use your judgement, especially around hot liquids and food safety. This is independent content and is not official Thermomix content.
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