Hummus Three Ways

1. Place chickpeas into a large pot and place on a low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add baking soda and continue mixing for another 2-3 minutes. You should see the chickpeas start to soften. Add in boiling water to the pot and let cook for 30-40 minutes or until soft. Scoop out any skins or scum that rises to the surface.
3. Once cooked, drain chickpeas (a cooked chickpea should squash easily between your thumb and forefinger). Add cooked chickpeas to high powered blender. (If you are making the traditional topping, set aside 1/2 cup of chickpeas before you do this, to be used as garnish.) Blend on high speed for about 5 minutes until a paste is formed.
4. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Blend for another 3 minutes, slowly adding the ice water until desired texture is reached. Divide the hummus between three bowls.

Traditional Topping

Beetroot + Mint Topping

Garlic Mushroom Topping