How Do You Prepare Dried Chickpeas For Cooking?
The chickpea has been around a long time: 7,000 years by most estimates. Originating in the Middle East, chickpeas have been found in Neolithic pottery in Turkey, the pre-historic caves of southern France, and in millenniums-old Egyptian tombs. The bean was also an apparent favorite in ancient Rome. Although chickpeas are primarily cultivated and consumed in India, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, it is growing more popular in the United States every year. Most domestic chickpeas are cultivated in Idaho, which accounts for about 30% of U.S. chickpea production. California, Washington, South Dakota and Montana are also major players in the domestic chickpea market. Step 1 Carefully sift through the beans and discard any stones or damaged beans, then thoroughly rinse the rest in cold water. Step 2 Place the rinsed beans in a bowl, cover them with water and let them soak overnight in a cool place. Step 3 The following day, put the beans in a large pot and cover them with fresh water,
