Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2020
The ultrasmooth, tahini-forward version of this spread is fundamental throughout the Middle East. We crown it with a topping of spiced beef and pine nuts.
This hummus is velvety-smooth and creamy, with a satisfyingly rich, balanced flavor. To achieve a perfectly smooth texture, we simmered canned chickpeas with water and baking soda for 20 minutes and then quickly removed their grainy skins b...