Soak the chickpeas overnight with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon baking soda.

The next day, rinse the chickpeas and place them in a pot. Boil for 20 minutes.

Drain and let them cool slightly, then add all the remaining ingredients and blend in a food processor.

Tear the bread slices into small pieces by hand.

Before blending everything into a paste, remove half of the partially blended mixture and set it aside in a cup to add back later to the more finely blended mixture.

Combine the two mixtures and knead until the ingredients come together into a dough you can shape into patties.

If the mixture is too wet, add breadcrumbs or a little flour to firm it up. Be careful not to make it too stiff.

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Once hot, add the patties and fry until golden brown.

Alternatively, brush them with oil and grill them, or use a grill pan if you have one.

Serve just like you would with regular meat patties.