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Soy and ginger Chickpea Salad

Our tested Braised Chickpea Salad: wok-tossed, generous, and balanced with soy and ginger. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 215 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook60 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Soy and ginger Chickpea Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger elements, and pat the chickpea dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the shaoxing wine and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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