Why rinse chickpeas

Canned bean liquid, which is often quite starchy, is also welcome in soup, to help thicken the broth, and in hummus, to help it get super smooth. That is to say, not all canned bean liquid is created equal.

It varies from bean to bean and brand to brand. Is it on the thinner side, or more like the aforementioned goop? Is it smooth, or is it gritty? By Katlyn Moncada Updated September 29, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.

If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Save Pin FB More. Credit: Andy Lyons. Rinse with cool water until the liquid runs clear. Give it a good shake to remove excess water. Comments Add Comment. Back to story Comment on this project.

Tell us what you think If it's not the season or you can't find them, you are going to have to settle for either canned or dried chickpeas. Dried chickpeas are preferable for a number of reasons. First of all, they're often cheaper than their canned counterparts, and second of all, they don't have the added salt that many canned varieties add via Tori Avey. Dried chickpeas also have a more appealing texture than canned chickpeas, which can often be mushy via Healthy Nibbles.

Blind taste testers found that dried chickpeas that had been soaked and then cooked in their own soaking liquid were tastier and had a better texture than those from can, and were also tastier than soaked chickpeas cooked in fresh water via Tasting Table.