Step 1

Place the garlic and chickpeas in the food processor and pulse a few times. Add 3 teaspoons of the sesame oil, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt and pepper. Puree, and with the motor running, add about 1/3 cup of the water. Allow the mixture to process for about two minutes, adding more water if you’d like a thinner consistency. Taste and add additional sesame oil if desired.

Step 2

Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil if you like, and sprinkle with the paprika or cayenne.