21 Mediterranean Chickpea Recipes That Are Not Hummus How To Cook Chickpeas

21 MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA RECIPES THAT ARE NOT HUMMUS: HOW TO COOK CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Soak the chickpeas. You can either soak them overnight or try the quick soaking method. To soak overnight, put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add plenty of water to cover the chickpeas by a good 3 inches. Set aside for 24 hours. For the quick soak method, put the chickpeas in a pot and add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minute. Turn the heat off, cover and let the chickpeas soak for 1 hour. Drain.
• Stovetop Method. In a large cooking pot, put the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Cook over medium-high heat, tossing constantly for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 7 cups of water to cover the beans by several inches. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt (about 1 teaspoon or more if you like). Add the bay leaf and garlic. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer, skimming off any foam or skins that float to the top. Chickpeas will cook anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 ½ hour or until tender (cooking time will vary depending on the type and freshness of the chickpeas).

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend garlic first.
• Add chickpeas, pulse for a few times at first, then puree, adding tahini paste through the feeder.
• Add in olive oil, lemon juice, soya sauce.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice and water.
• Blend to a smooth paste.
• Transfer to a bowl, and garnish with some chopped parsley and cilantro leaves.