Black garlic hummus

Ingredients

For the hummus:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained)
• 1 teaspoon sodium carbonate
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3 bulbs of black garlic
• 5 tablespoons tahini
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 ice cubes
• Salt and pepper

For the parsley dressing:

• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 clove garlic
• Lemon peel
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Hummus:

• In a small pot: Combine the chickpeas and baking soda, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes (cooking with baking soda will help break down the skins of the chickpeas for a smooth texture)
• After cooking: rinse with cold water until cool and drain
• In a food processor: blend the chickpeas together with the rest of the ingredients, except the ice. Once the puree consistency is reached, gradually add the ice cubes (this not only helps to give a silky texture, but also helps to cool the hummus and prevent it from separating from the oil)
• To taste

Parsley dressing (for garnish only, not required):

• Blend the parsley, olive oil and garlic for a short time (if you blend it too much you won't have the right chunky texture)
• Season with lemon zest, salt and pepper