Place dried chickpeas in a colander and rinse well with water. Place in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches (5cm) of water as the beans will expand. Cover the bowl and let them soak overnight.
In the morning, drain the beans in a colander and rinse thoroughly. Place the beans in a large pot and cover with 2 inches (5cm) of water. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) of salt (if desired), cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1½ hours until tender. While the beans are cooking be sure to skim the top to remove any foam. Once cooked, drain the beans in a colander and cool to room temperature.
Place dried chickpeas in a colander and rinse well with water. Place in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches (5cm) of water as the beans will expand. Cover the bowl and let them soak overnight.
In the morning, drain the beans in a colander and rinse thoroughly. Place the beans in a large pot and cover with 2 inches (5cm) of water. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) of salt (if desired), cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1½ hours until tender. While the beans are cooking be sure to skim the top to remove any foam. Once cooked, drain the beans in a colander and cool to room temperature.
