Brazilian recipe
Chickpeas with Paprika (Grão de bico com páprica)
A practical and nutritious dish where chickpeas are infused with deep, smoky-sweet flavors in a rich, velvety sauce.
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Ingredients
1 cup chickpeas
3 cups water (for soaking)
3 cups water (for cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water (for soaking)
3 cups water (for cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets or neighborhood grocery shops. Look for dried chickpeas in the dry goods section, and ensure you pick high-quality sweet paprika for the best flavor profile. For the best result, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the finishing drizzle.
Preparation method
- Place the chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Cover them with the three cups of soaking water.
- Cover the bowl and let them hydrate for eight hours.
- Discard the soaking water and transfer the chickpeas to a pressure cooker.
- Add the three cups of fresh water and the bay leaf.
- Seal the pressure cooker and place over high heat.
- Once the pot reaches pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 25 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening.
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt for five minutes until golden.
- Add the garlic and the paprika, cooking for one minute.
- Add two ladles of the cooked chickpeas with a bit of their liquid into the skillet.
- Mash these chickpeas with a spatula until you obtain a rough paste.
- Mix this creamy base back into the main pot of chickpeas.
- Simmer over medium heat, uncovered, for another 10 minutes.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to your preference.
- Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Observations
This recipe is an excellent choice for everyday meals, balancing health with total simplicity. The secret to achieving a thick, velvety texture is to mash a small portion of the cooked chickpeas before finishing the preparation, which helps emulsify the sauce.
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