How to Cook Dried Chickpeas
This is our quick guide for cooking dried chickpeas. Learn how to soak them and how to cook them.
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Total time: 180 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
400 g dried chickpeas
1 onion (peeled and cut in half)
2 garlic cloves (peeled)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
Recipe:
Prepare your dried chickpeas:
- Overnight soak: Add your chickpeas to a large bowl and cover them with several inches of water. Cover the bowl and set aside to soak for 8-12 hours (overnight), then drain and cook as desired.
- Quick soak: Add your chickpeas to a large saucepan and cover them with several inches of water. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and let them sit for 1 hour. Drain and proceed with cooking.
Cook your soaked chickpeas:
The soaked chickpeas take about an hour and a half to two hours to cook on the stove. You can simmer them in plain water or add aromatics. We like to add onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves and a little salt, but that's all optional.
How to store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
