Its origins can be traced back to the Phoenicians. Over Asia, Arabia and Africa it reached Europe and finally took its last jump over the big pond to the U.S.A.
Other names: Pois chiche, Garbanzo bean, Kichererbse (the German word means "giggling pea" - don't ask me why....)
Enough of history.... here comes the recipe:
1 big tbsp. Dijon-Mustard
Salt and Pepper
1\2 cup of Balsamico Vinegar
1\3 cup of good Olive oil (cold pressed)
2 cans of Chickpeas or a day ahead dry chickpeas cooked (4 cups)
4 Roman Tomatoes (or 8 Cherry tomatoes cut in half)
1 small Yellow Onion (coarsley chopped)
Or/and to give it a little "kick" add some fresh roasted Green Chili (1 cup) and 1-5 cloves Garlic (chopped) to it.
Preparation:
In a big bowl add the Mustard with the Salt, Pepper and Vinegar. Stirr well until the sauce is smooth.
Add the Olive Oil and stirr until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the Onions, Green Chili, Garlick and Chickpeas (stirr with a spoon until everything is coated).
At the end put in the Tomatoes and turn carefully.
Variation:
You can add Goatcheese and Parsley (fresh).
Serve it with Marroccan Couscous or with grilled meat. Of course it is also delicious on its own with some fresh Arabian Flatbread.... but that is another recipe...
