Wash the chickpeas, then soak overnight with the baking soda in cold water to cover. The following day, drain and wash the chickpeas, then cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain and push through sieve or food mill, discarding the coarse fibers remaining in the sieve.
Meanwhile, put the tahini in a small bowl and beat it with the 1/3 cup water until dissolved, using a whisk or fork. Beating briskly with the whisk, add the tahini mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, to the chickpeas, alternating with the lemon juice and olive oil. When all has been added, crush the garlic over the mixture and sprinkle with optional spices, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley. Beat for another minute, then taste for seasonings and chill overnight, if possible. Serve cold, sprinkled with additional chopped parsley.
I WAS WONDERING IF THIS IS THE RECIPE THAT YOU PUT ON GYROS? PLEASE I AM ON A SPECIAL DIET AND JUST LOVE THE SAUCE THAT GOES ON GYROS. ALSO CAN YOU USE CAN CHICKPEAS? PLEASE EMAIL ME @ huntier24 -AT- yahoo.com
THANK YOU,
SAMANTHA
Instructions
Wash the chickpeas, then soak overnight with the baking soda in cold water to cover. The following day, drain and wash the chickpeas, then cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain and push through sieve or food mill, discarding the coarse fibers remaining in the sieve.
Meanwhile, put the tahini in a small bowl and beat it with the 1/3 cup water until dissolved, using a whisk or fork. Beating briskly with the whisk, add the tahini mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, to the chickpeas, alternating with the lemon juice and olive oil. When all has been added, crush the garlic over the mixture and sprinkle with optional spices, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley. Beat for another minute, then taste for seasonings and chill overnight, if possible. Serve cold, sprinkled with additional chopped parsley.
Author's Comments
Yield: approximately 2 cups.
Similar Recipes
chickpea salad