Salade de Pois Chiches

• 250 g (8 oz) dried chickpeas
• 1 bouquet garni

Soak the chick-peas for 24 hours in cold water to cover.

Drain the chick-peas and place them in a pan. Cover with fresh cold water and bring to the boil. Boil hard for 10 minutes, reduce the heat, add the bouquet garni and simmer gently for about 2 hours, or until the chick-peas are tender. Check halfway through the cooking time and add more water if necessary.

Mix together the