Fattet Hummus

Fattet Hummus begins with the heart of Lebanese cooking, humble chickpeas simmered slowly until soft and golden. They form the base of a dish that feels both luxurious and familiar, layered with toasted pita pieces that soak up every flavour. Over this goes a sauce made by hand, blending creamy yogurt with nutty tahini, crushed garlic and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. The aroma of olive oil and cumin fills the kitchen as it’s finished with toasted pine nuts and a scatter of fresh parsley.

Each portion is assembled fresh, never reheated, so every bite holds the contrast between crisp bread and smooth chickpeas. The warmth of the beans meets the cool tang of yogurt, and the richness of tahini brings everything together. In our kitchen, this is a dish made with patience and care, stirred by hand and tasted often until perfectly balanced. It represents the generosity of Lebanese hospitality, the comfort of food shared from a single bowl, and the kind of home cooking that has been passed down through generations.

Fattet Hummus is more than a recipe. It’s the taste of simplicity done with devotion, a dish made to be savoured slowly, where every layer tells a story of flavour, craft and heart.

Ingredients (serves approx. 5–6 guests):
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, yogurt, toasted pita bread, salt, cumin, pine nuts, parsley.

Serving size: One kilo serves around five to six guests.