CHICK PEAS IN OLIVE OIL - LEBANESE RECIPE
Serves 3:
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Remove any stones you might find in the chickpeas and soak overnight with the bicarbonate of soda, in a quantity of water that is almost 3 times that of the chickpeas.
On the following day, drain the chickpeas and put in a saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to the boil and remove any foam that may have formed on the surface.
Cook, covered on low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
Crush the garlic with the salt. Add to the chickpeas and mix well. Serve hot in a deep bowl. Pour a little olive oil on it and eat with spring onions.
Enjoy...