Hummus

3 tablespoons Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 lb chick peas
2 garlic cloves
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
1/3 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons tahin (ground sesame seads)
3 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 sprig parsley

Soak the chick peas the night before in a large bowl filled with water. The next day, boil them until soft. Drain and allow to cool. In a bowl, dilute tahin in 3 tablespoons water. Put chick peas into a mixer and grinding constantly, add salt, tahin, garlic, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice until hummus becomes smooth and creamy. Serve cold, sprinkled with paprika and garnish with finely chopped parsley.