Name: Fried Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 litre (4 cups)
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) dried chickpeas; 6 cups (1.5 litres) water; 4 cloves garlic, very finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne; Salt

Ingredients

- 2 cups (500 ml) dried chickpeas
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) water
- 4 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne
- Salt

Preparation

- In a bowl, cover the chickpeas with the water. Soak for 8 hours.
- Preheat the deep fryer to 180°C (350°F). Lay several layers of paper towel on a tray.
- In a bowl, combine the garlic and cayenne. Set aside.
- Drain the chickpeas and dry as thoroughly as possible in a clean tea towel. Transfer to the deep fryer, cover and fry until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain on the paper towels. Season with salt. Add the chickpeas to the garlic mixture and coat well. Let cool to room temperature.

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