{"product_id":"cicerchie-la-valletta-1411oz400g","title":"CICERCHIE- LA VALLETTA (14.11oz\/400g)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese square, flat legumes have a tender skin, creamy texture and grassy flavor reminiscent of chickpeas and lentils\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cicerchia peas (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecicerchie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealso known as a grass pea or chickling pea, is an ancient legume that was a common peasant food in central and southern Italy. This heirloom variety was almost forgotten, but is recently starting to experience a resurgence thanks in part to farms like La Valletta.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese dried legumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e must be soaked for at least 12 hours before cooking (we suggest doing it overnight), then simmered with water and aromatics until evenly cooked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen it comes to cicerchia peas, keeping it simple is best\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drizzle them with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and aromatics like crushed oregano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or spicy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epeppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. For a traditional Umbrian dish, La Valletta recommends blending cooked cicerchia peas until smooth and spreading it across crostini. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe La Valletta farm was founded in 1985 by Antonio and Adriana Cappelletti in Colfiorito, a village in the heart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUmbria-Marche Apennine mountains. Colfiorito’s unique microclimate and terroir provide the optimal conditions for growing legumes and La Valletta—now run and operated by the second and third generations of Cappellettis—is committed to honoring the land by employing traditional farming methods and plastic-free packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GranCaffeLAquila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493112877165,"sku":"uam1790051288012","price":7.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9532\/8621\/files\/cicerchie--la-valletta-1411oz400g_1.jpg?v=1790051296","url":"https:\/\/coffeescale.shop\/products\/cicerchie-la-valletta-1411oz400g","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}