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Chickpeas Steamed
🏝️ Caribbean Vegetarian

Chickpeas Steamed

🏝️ Caribbean

Delicately steamed chickpeas with aromatics poured over at the table — pure, clean caribbean flavour. Ready in 38 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 23 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garlic3 cloves, sliced
  • Ginger4 slices
  • Chickpeas2 cans
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Lime1
  • Coconut Milk2 tbsp
  • Okra150 g
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Fresh Thyme1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the chickpeas in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the coconut milk, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

For deeper flavour, toast the allspice in the oil before adding anything wet.

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