Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           dried chick-peas
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
   2      teaspoons     tahini -- (or more)
     1/3  cup           water
   1                    lemon -- (juice only)
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   2                    garlic cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      ground coriander -- (optional)
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin -- (optional)
                        salt and freshly ground pepper
                        chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Wash the chick-peas, then soak overnight with the baking soda in cold water to cover. The following day, drain and wash the chick-peas, then cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain and push through sieve or food mill, discarding the coarse fibers remaining in the sieve. Meanwhile, put the tahini in a small bowl and beat it with the 1/3 cup water until dissolved, using a whisk or fork. Beating briskly with the whisk, add the tahini mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, to the chick-peas, alternating with the lemon juice and olive oil. When all has been added, crush the garlic over the mixture and sprinkle with optional spices, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Beat for another minute, then taste for seasonings and chill overnight - if possible. Serve cold, sprinkled with additional chopped parsley. Makes about 2 cups.