The Zolfino bean is part of the ancient varieties. It has the yellow color of sulfur and is also locally called "butter bean" because it melts in the mouth. It comes from the Valdarno and from the Pratomagno, province of Arezzo. It is small (dwarf variety), round, characterized by a very thin skin, which makes this bean more digestible and well accepted even by those who do not tolerate legumes. Unique in taste and consistency, delicious as a side dish.
This ancient variety of Tuscan chickpea is suitable for being cooked as a side dish, seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and can also be used in soups for its thin and very digestible skin.
Preparation:
The chickpeas must be soaked for at least 12 hours. Rinse and then boil in cold water. Bring to the boil and cook for about two hours (40 minutes with a pressure cooker). The dose is 80 grams per person.
Lucchese is an ecotype of chickpea with an intense flavor and a soft texture grown in the Plain of Lucca and in the neighboring territories of the province of Pisa.
For use, we recommend soaking for at least 12 hours. The cooking time is about an hour.
This chickpea is widely used in traditional preparations: combined with cod, in velvety, or in mixed soups of legumes and cereals.
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