- 1/2 lb dried chickpeas
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–1/2 tsp sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic – peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 TBL sunflower oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 heaping TBL dried onion – lightly toasted
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 TBL white sesame seeds – toasted
- Everything seasoning – garnish (mix equal amounts poppy seed, toasted sesame seed, dried onion and coarse sea salt) – to taste
- Pita bread points, toasted bagel slices or chips
Aromatic and Oil Toppings – Optional
- Olive tapenade
- Hot chili pepper sauce
- Sun dried tomato
- Pesto
- Capers
- Red pepper tapenade
- Toasted pine nuts