Legume
Castellano
A tier
Castellano chickpeas are medium-large Spanish/Iberian market types for hearty stews—reliable creaminess and classic garbanzo flavour. They sit between tiny pedrosillano and jumbo whites in size. Everyday quality Spanish cooking chickpea. Use in family cocidos and hummus. Good balance of cook time and texture. A regional class name more than a single farm.
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Characteristics
Preparations
CocidoHummusStew
Traits
ClassicCreamyMediumMedium SpanishNuttyReliableStew
History
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Castellano-type chickpeas supplied central Spanish kitchens.
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Market classes including Castellano organised Spanish chickpea trade.
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Castellano remained a standard Spanish garbanzo category.