You won’t believe the ingredient Matt Preston uses in hummus

Celebrity chef Matt Preston has revealed the secret to his perfect hummus recipe - and we’re blown away. Check it out here.

Whaaaa? Matt Preston has shared his secret to perfect hummus every time… and it’s totally blown our minds.

The magic ingredient he adds is something that everyone’s got to hand.

The ultimate hummus hack

The ingredient Matt adds is (drum roll please): ICE.

That’s right, when blending the mixture, he says you simply have to “throw a few ice cubes in with the chickpeas.”

According to Matt (and we all know we can trust Matt when it comes to food, right?), it guarantees “a silky texture” every time.

Matt Preston's secret hummus ingredient makes it extra silky.

Other hummus tricks

This isn’t the only hack he’s got when making everyone’s favourite dip. He also uses a clever trick to make it “extra creamy.”

When using canned chickpeas, he says you should “drain, rinse and rub gently in a tea towel to remove the skin.” Nifty!

His other must-add ingredients are tahini, olive oil, garlic and lemon. And he insists that “tasting as you go” is crucial.

Our advice? DEFINITELY try this at home.

Hummus, bread and carrots - a heavenly relationship!

This is our most popular hummus recipe – just don’t forget to use a tea towel to remove the chickpea skins before you start… and add the ice during step 1.

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