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Spicy and smooth, this purée can stand in for hummus any old time. Suzanne Goin, chef and co-owner of four Los Angeles restaurants-Lucques, A.O.C., Tavern, and the Larder at Maple Drive-created it for an outdoor feast celebrating the 10th anniversary of A.O.C. Ingredients:
about 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil |
1/2 cup diced onion |
4 garlic cloves, smashed |
1 dried arbol chile, crumbled |
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed and drained |
kosher salt and pepper |
1 tablespoon tahini |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. Heat a medium pot over medium heat 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup oil, wait 1 minute, and then add onion, 3 cloves garlic, chile, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until onion softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; then stir in chickpeas and 2 tbsp. water. Cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and let cool. Remove bay leaf.
2. Whirl chickpea mixture in a food processor with 2 tbsp. more water, salt and pepper to taste, tahini, cumin, remaining garlic, and 2 tbsp. oil. Purée until smooth, 7 to 8 minutes, whirling in up to 2 tbsp. more oil and 1/3 cup water to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency. Serve at room temperature.
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