| 1 | Use dried garbanzos beans soak them overnight. |
| 2 | Use a big bowl or jar and 1/3 the amount of garbanzos you need and 2/3 water. |
| 3 | Rinse the garbanzos beans a few times until the water is clear.the garbanzos expand a great deal so leave room for that and some air space in the jar or bowl. |
| 4 | I often leave the jar in the sink in case it overflows. |
| 5 | Drain the garbanzo beans. |
| 6 | Use fresh water and pour the garbanzo beans into a pot covering the beans with about ?inch to an inch of water. |
| 7 | Bring to a boil. |
| 8 | Skim the foam from the water. |
| 9 | Simmer the garbanzos for about an hour. |
| 10 | The garbanzos are ready when soft |