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Featured Chef Jamie LaurenSpicy Fried Chickpeas
user ratingServes: 4-6
Ingredients:2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons Berbere spice
2 teaspoons Chermoula spice
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt to taste
(The spices mentioned can be found in gourmet grocery stores or by visiting le-sanctuaire.com.)
1. Fill a heavy bottom pot with the oil. Bring oil to 350 degrees and fry chickpeas until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Remove chickpeas from the pot with a slotted spoon and reserve on a paper towel.
3. Mix warm chickpeas with berbere, chermoula and parsley. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve.
