Smooth hummus topped with chilli oil

Smooth hummus topped with chilli oil is our take on this popular Mediterranean dip. It owns its perfectly smooth consistency to a few simple tricks.

HUMMUS:
250 g / a little over 1¼ cup of dry chickpeas (3 cups cooked), soaked overnight
4 tbsp / ¼ cup lemon juice
¾-1 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/3 cup tahini, hulled
¼ – 1/3 cup / 60-80 ml fridge-cold water
¼ – 1/3 cup / 60-80 ml of fridge-cold aquafaba

CHILLI OIL:
½ cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
2-3 tbsp hot chilli flakes
¼ tsp salt (optional)

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