{"product_id":"la-valletta-umbria-cicerchie","title":"La Valletta Umbria - Cicerchie","description":"\u003cp\u003eCicerchia (\u003cem\u003eLathyrus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as a grass pea or chickling pea, is an ancient legume that was once a common peasant food in central and southern Italy. Nearly forgotten, they are now experiencing a revival fueled by renewed interest in heirloom legumes and traditional dishes. Grown in Colfiorito, a magnificent plateau nestled in the heart of the Umbria-Marche Apennines, the legumes thrive at an elevation between 800 to 1000 meters above sea level in a terroir naturally rich in organic matter. The cicerchie are vine-dried and harvested between June and July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCicerchie have a peculiar appearance, square and flat in shape with a creamy color. A tender skin gives way to a delicious grassy flavor, reminiscent of chickpeas and lentils. The dried legumes must be soaked for 12 hours or overnight, then simmered in water with aromatics until evenly cooked with a firm, yet creamy texture (about two hours). Follow our Rolando Beramendi's instructions for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manicaretti.com\/blog\/how-to-cook-dried-legumes\"\u003ehow to prepare slow-cooked beans\u003c\/a\u003e. Cicerchie can be used for soups, salads, and bruschetta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to preparing cicerchie, simplicity reigns supreme. Flavor them with just extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs, to exalt their characteristic flavor. For a traditional Umbrian dish, La Valletta recommends blending cooked cicerchie into a smooth crema and topping crostini. Or serve the silky purée as a side dish with braised lamb shanks. Cicerchie are a natural match with many recipes, substituted for other white beans. Try making Mixed Winter Greens and Beans from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manicaretti.com\/autentico-cooking-italian-authentic-way\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAUTENTICO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (page 79) with cicerchie instead of white beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBe sure to drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manicaretti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40671651627075,"sku":"LVL-005","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3006\/8803\/files\/LVL-La-Valletta-Cicerchia-Peas-1080.png?v=1698094358","url":"https:\/\/www.olio2go.sbs\/en-ca\/products\/la-valletta-umbria-cicerchie","provider":"Olio2go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}