Hummus and Carasau

Method

1. Take cooked chickpeas (cooked overnight) and some of their cooking water.
2. Add tahini (sesame paste). Choose a good quality brand (Lebanese preferred).
3. Massage a lemon to release more juice, then cut and juice it. Strain the juice through a sieve to remove seeds.
4. Add fine salt.
5. Add a good extra virgin olive oil (Ligurian recommended for its delicate flavor).
6. Blend everything with an immersion blender until the hummus is smooth and fluid. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Heat oil in a pan for frying. Add diced zucchini and bell pepper. Fry until crisp.
8. Add fresh basil, salt, pepper, and Taggiasca olives. Stir and cook briefly.
9. Arrange pane carasau on a plate. Spread the hummus on top.
10. Top with the fried vegetables.
11. Sprinkle with sweet paprika, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.