Roasted chickpeas in soy glaze
4 servings
20 minutes
Fried chickpeas in soy glaze is a magnificent combination of crunchy texture and rich Eastern flavor. This recipe is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine but has hints of Asian gastronomy thanks to soy sauce and spicy chili pepper. Soaked and carefully fried chickpeas achieve amazing tenderness inside and an appetizing crispy crust outside. The glaze made from soy sauce and sugar adds a savory sweetness, creating the perfect balance of flavors. The dish is ideal as a snack or healthy treat, and chilling before serving makes the chickpeas especially crunchy. They can be used as a side dish for meat and vegetable dishes or enjoyed on their own with fresh herbs and spices.
1
Chickpeas should be soaked in a large amount of water for 12 hours. Drain the water, place the chickpeas on a paper towel, and pat them dry.
- Chickpeas: 50 g
2
Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into a heated pan, and after the oil is heated, add the chickpeas and fry for 5 minutes. Note: The chickpeas should turn slightly white.
- Vegetable oil: 80 ml
- Chickpeas: 50 g
3
Then, it is necessary to mix the sugar with the soy sauce until fully dissolved.
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
4
Sprinkle the chickpeas with chili pepper (depending on the desired spiciness), pour sweet soy sauce into the pan, and glaze the nuts over medium heat until excess liquid evaporates and the soy glaze coats the chickpeas evenly.
- Chili powder: pinch
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
5
Before serving, the glazed fried chickpeas should be well chilled to be crispy.
- Chickpeas: 50 g
