Credit where credit is due, this is something I saw at least 10 years ago when the inimitable Yotam Ottolenghi did a TV series on the islands of the Mediterranean. Through a bit of sleuthing, I managed to find a recording online, tried the recipe, and got something I thought was worth memorializing here....
I’ve learned to be skeptical about vegan substitutes. While I try to keep an open mind, it would take some serious persuasion to get me to try another avocado-based chocolate mousse....
This chickpea preparation is dead-simple. It was a pandemic discovery via the incomparable Ottolenghi team. The most challenging part is crushing the spices. In all honesty, I’m not above using pre-ground cumin or coriander when I’m feeling extra lazy....