analogous Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hey guys I was wondering any of you buy chickpeas before? If yes can please tell me from where? dried or in cans? I never seem to notice them in supermarkets I read somewhere that for dried ones, you need to soak them overnight before you can cook them right? Im kinda sick of eating meat and I heard that they are very good source of proteins. I've never tried preparing them so Im planning to stir fry them with some curry powder for a start. Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 You should be able to get them in the grocery shops in Little India and yes, soak them overnight before you use them. Even then, you cant just stir fry them just like that, you need to cook them first. I cook them, with a bit of salt, in a thermal pot, for about 3 hours, slightly less if you want them firm. Then you can stir fry them with curry powder, curry leaves and poppy seeds. I normally make a bean salad using chick peas, kidney beans and black turtle beans, with salt, sugar/honey and balsalmic vinegar/vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Ah ok i didn't know that you still need to cook to soften them further even after soaking before stir frying.. thanks. Seems like a lot of prep time. Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Ah ok i didn't know that you still need to cook to soften them further even after soaking before stir frying.. thanks. Seems like a lot of prep time.Not really, all the prep time is done by your thermal pot. And if you dont want to stir fry, you can eat them as is once they are cooked in the thermal pot. Vinegar, sugar and salt or even just salt will do the trick. Easy peasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatedG2 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) You can make Hummus with them. It tastes really good Edited July 16, 2014 by RatedG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 You can make Hummus with them. It tastes really good I've tried hummus at those middle eastern restaurant before..it's just alright for me lol, not really crazy about it. I think I like it more if it's like kacang puteh..not too mushy. Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I've tried hummus at those middle eastern restaurant before..it's just alright for me lol, not really crazy about it. I think I like it more if it's like kacang puteh..not too mushy. Grind some up, chop some up, mix with egg, a bit of flour, pepper, chopped curry leaves, roasted cumin, salt, make into flattened rounds, deep fry and you get this thing you can eat as is or for vegetarians, use as the 'meat' in sandwiches. But of course, not as healthy as kacang putih style . BUT not recommended for people with gout. Here is some reading you might find interesting http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5a1t2m9e Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 If it is true that it is a good protein source then I am interested. My only concern is flatulence. Does it cause wind like other beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 If it is true that it is a good protein source then I am interested. My only concern is flatulence. Does it cause wind like other beans? I haven't started eating chickpeas on a regular basis so i'm not sure... But last 2 weeks ago when I ate it..was about 1 cup or 1 and half serving...no problem. Maybe different people will have different outcome! And yes it is a good source of protein Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiankong Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I saw Sheng Siong selling dried chickpeas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I saw Sheng Siong selling dried chickpeaswhich sheng siong? I think I've only seen them selling in small cans in canned section? I don't see them in veg section. You know what i think i'll just go ahead and buy the canned one and see what happens lol Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 which sheng siong? I think I've only seen them selling in small cans in canned section? I don't see them in veg section. You know what i think i'll just go ahead and buy the canned one and see what happens lolCanned ones will probably be cooked. Might be a bit tasteless or salty as they are normally soaked in brine. Hope you dont get turned off by the experience - the ones soaked and boiled are much tastier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Canned ones will probably be cooked. Might be a bit tasteless or salty as they are normally soaked in brine. Hope you dont get turned off by the experience - the ones soaked and boiled are much tastier. Which was why I hesitated in buying when I saw only the canned ones... lol Quote That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Which was why I hesitated in buying when I saw only the canned ones... lolHmm... actually analogous, your butt is as nice and round as a large chick pea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiankong Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I saw it at Loyang Sheng Siong.Or u can try little india since Indian eat chick pea. Maybe Mustafa have analogous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Available in BAKED form too. However, to me it has too much salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest victor Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Available in BAKED form too. However, to me it has too much salt.What I do is to wash away the salt in hot water and drain before eating. Does anyone know of a way to steam or boil them without taking hours to soften them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Does anyone know of a way to steam or boil them without taking hours to soften them?soak them first is a must. Preferably overnight. Someone mention in the above posting to use thermal pot. Sounds like a good idea. Read somewhere before that you can also try soaking with a bit of baking soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 soak them first is a must. Preferably overnight. Someone mention in the above posting to use thermal pot. Sounds like a good idea. Read somewhere before that you can also try soaking with a bit of baking soda.That someone is me. Yes, soak overnight. Then 4 hours in a thermal pot. 5 hours if you prefer the chick peas to be softer - I prefer mine slightly crunchy. If you want, you can add a bit of salt at the soaking stage. I prefer to not use baking soda as it is bitter - the taste can get into the chick peas. Also, I think it is a chemical = not healthy but to each his own. I normally soak 3 kinds of beans and make them into a salad, adding a bit of sugar and either vinegar or balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar. Keeps for a couple of weeks refrigerated. Use in other salads (good with daikon or carrot) or in sandwiches or as a side dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest victor Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have electrical slow cookers, those with heavy ceramic pots in them. Are these the same things as thermal pots?? If I remember correctly, the peas foam very badly. What to add to it to stop the foaming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have electrical slow cookers, those with heavy ceramic pots in them. Are these the same things as thermal pots?? If I remember correctly, the peas foam very badly. What to add to it to stop the foaming?No, the thermal pots do not run on electricity. Also known as Tiger pots. http://www.homedepot.com/p/SPT-Thermal-Cooker-ST-60B/202341867 http://oasisswiss.com/web/products/oasis-azure-thermal-cooker-2 They should not foam that much - just drain away the water used for soaking and replace with fresh water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redrunningshoes Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just boiled a batch. Soaked the dried chickpeas in water for about 8 hours and later boiled them for a good 40 minutes. I changed the water twice while soaking them. These chickpeas absorb water when you soak them, so you have to ensure that the water in the bowl is sufficient. (My ratio is chickpeas: water is 1:2). I made a really simple salad out of it -- Feta cheese, avocados, and extra virgin olive oil and pepper. Simple and delicious. And very filling too. And high in proteins. (And no, it doesn't make me flatulate unnecessarily.) Try it! Or you can look for Garbanzo beans in Cold Storage (try the Organic section, thats where I get mine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 How To Cook Dried Chickpeas in a Thermal CookerMy supermarket has 375g packets of dried chickpeas which cook up nicely in the thermal cooker. I freeze them in little containers or Ziploc bags and take them out as I need them. They're packed with nutrition, make your casseroles and soups go a little further and buying dried like this, they are so cheap. Plus we just love their taste and texture - especially from the thermal cooker.· Cook time: 1 hour 5 min· Ready in: 1 hour 5 min· Yields: 8-12Ingredients· packet of dried chickpeas· water - to soak in and then fresh water to cook inInstructions1. Soak the chickpeas overnight.2. Next day, drain chickpeas and add the rinsed chickpeas to the large pot.3. Half fill the pot with fresh water.4. Cover and bring to the boil.5. Simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on.6. Transfer pot to thermal pot for 45 minutes.7. Drain and eat or refrigerate or freeze as you require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncannyxmen Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 when i was in dubai, i tried eating hummus which is made of chickpeas. You can dip in some vegees like carrots, cucumber or lettuce its damn siok i heard you can buy it in arab street or in any fairprice store usually packed. Try it. Quote Lesson Learned.... Trust your instinct :thumb: ...and p.s. never use 'comic sans' as font its damn gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherCat Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wanna be able to make my own falafels againgreat food! super cheap to make! never overpay for falafels ever again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPG Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 SW brand ($2.20) of ready to eat chickpeas are to die for. The best tasting canned chickpeas ever. Available in NTUC, Cold Storage and Mustafa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest victor Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks for the lead, LPG. I will look for them. The other day, I bought the pea from a pasar malam stall along the road. The downside to it was that is was too salty. No problem, just rinse them in hot water but the salty taste was still there. Also bought from the same stall loose steamed corn (nice!) and fried greenish sweet potatoes(?). Felt so sorry for the those people manning the stall.. looking downtrodden yet humble. O Lord, how much can they make?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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