Garbanzos Con Yelo (Sweetened U.S. Chickpeas With Ice and Milk)
- 1 cup dried grabanzos (U.S. Chickpeas)
- water
- pandan leaf (optional, for aroma)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- ice/shaved ice
- evaporated milk
- Put dried U.S. Chickpeas in a container and soak in 2 cups boiled water for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, drain that water.
- Transfer the U.S. Chickpeas in a pot and add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
- Drain the water and bring the chickpeas to room temperature.
- Remove the skin.
- Put the chickpeas in the same pot and add 4 cups of water. Add the white sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Add the pandan leaf, if using.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until liquid becomes a syrup and has thickened.
- Cool this to room temperature or transfer in a jar and put in the fridge to chill.
Make the Garbanzos Con Yelo
- Put two tablespoon of Sweetened Garbanzos in a glass. Add shaved ice, leaving some space for another 2 tbsp of Sweetened Garbanzos on top.
- Drizzle with about 1/4 cup evaporated milk.
- Enjoy on a hot day.