Hummus Recipe – Marion Kane, Food Sleuth

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups dried chickpeas
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 6½ cups water
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp tahini (light roast)
• 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6½ tbsp ice cold water
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 1 dash good-quality olive oil, to serve (optional)