Fluffy Chickpea Simmered in Soy Sauce
Fluffy Chickpea Simmered in Soy Sauce
Easy Braised Chickpeas: A Simple Side Dish Recipe
Discover the delightful, fluffy texture of braised chickpeas! This recipe uses soy sauce and corn syrup to create a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that’s incredibly easy to make. Perfect as a meal accompaniment or a lunchbox addition, this chickpea dish adds a healthy and flavorful touch to your table.
Main Ingredients- 3 cups soaked chickpeas
Seasoning- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup chickpea cooking water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup chickpea cooking water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chickpeas. Rinse dried chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in plenty of water for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, until they are fully plumped and softened.
Step 2
Place the soaked chickpeas in a pot and cover them generously with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 13 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Check for doneness periodically.
Step 3
Once cooked, drain the chickpeas using a sieve. Importantly, reserve the cooking water. This flavorful liquid will be used to create the braising sauce.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the braising liquid. In the same pot, combine 1 cup of the reserved chickpea cooking water with the drained, cooked chickpeas.
Step 5
Add the soy sauce (4 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), and corn syrup (3 Tbsp) to the pot. Stir everything together well. Place over medium-low heat and begin to simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and the chickpeas to absorb the sauce.
Step 6
Continue to simmer until the liquid has reduced and thickened, coating the chickpeas in a glossy glaze. When the sauce is nearly gone and has a syrupy consistency, turn off the heat. Stir in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and garnish generously with sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately, or store in the refrigerator for later.
