STARTERS & SHARING PLATES

MUNG BEAN HUMMUS

SERVES 8 GENEROUSLY

300g mung beans
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp light tahini, well stirred
100ml extra virgin olive oil,
plus extra for drizzling
Juice of 1 lemon, plus extra to taste
Salt and black pepper
Handful mung bean sprouts ½ tsp paprika

■ The day before your meal, cover the mung beans with plenty of cold water and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight in a cool, dark place.

■ Drain, rinse and cover with cold water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes, until the beans are completely tender but still holding their shape, then drain well. (The cooking time can