Lebanese Food Recipes

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...