{"title":"Chickpeas from British farms","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"british-chickpeas","title":"British Chickpeas","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChickpeas are back! The last of the most recent Norfolk chickpea harvest, there are very occasional stones in this batch so please check them over when soaking and cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese delicious and tender chickpeas are from a trial harvest from British production. Grown just outside Norwich in Norfolk, the weather was kind to them - they ripened early and harvest was more straightforward than in previous years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk farmer Henry Raker harvested the \u003ca title=\"UK's first commercial crop of chickpeas harvested in Norfolk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2019\/aug\/29\/uk-first-commercial-crop-chickpeas-harvested-norfolk\"\u003efirst ever field-scale crop of British chickpeas\u003c\/a\u003e on his Breckland farm in 2019. This crop was grown on a different farm (just outside Norwich) and harvested almost a month earlier than we've managed in previous years. Packed and ready for sale this is the best tasting crop we've had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Chickpeas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Beetroot hummus with roasted lemon chickpeas\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/beetroot-hummus-with-roasted-lemon-chickpeas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeetroot hummus with roasted lemon chickpeas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Beetroot-hummus-with-roasted-lemon-chickpeas-1280x640.jpg?v=1641224700\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Black tahini, miso \u0026amp; kimchi hummus\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/black-tahini-miso-kimchi-hummus\"\u003eBla\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eck tahini, miso \u0026amp; kimchi hummus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emmer \u0026amp; Fava Bean Sedani with Chickpeas and Leeks\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/emmer-fava-bean-sedani-with-chickpeas-and-leeks\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmmer \u0026amp; Fava Bean Sedani with Chickpeas and Leeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recipes for chickpeas\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/chickpeas\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for chickpeas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the chickpeas for 6 hours. Cover with water or stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 30 to 50 minutes until the chickpeas are soft. Add more water if needed. To cook from dry in a pressure cooker put 500g in the cooker, cover with around 1.5 to 2 litres of water (or, better, stock) - depending on what you're planning to do with the chickpeas this is also a good time to add an onion, some garlic, possibly a chilli and other spices and herbs. Bring to pressure, cook for 20 minutes, leave to stand and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickpeas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,405kJ (334kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":31278972731532,"sku":"B-NWCH\/500G","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 5%","offer_id":31278972829836,"sku":"B-NWCH\/1K","price":7.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 15%","offer_id":31278972862604,"sku":"B-NWCH\/5K","price":32.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":31278972895372,"sku":"W-NWCH\/25K","price":105.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Whole-Chickpeas-Norfolk-2400x1600.jpg?v=1682441046"},{"product_id":"black-garbanzo-beans-from-north-america","title":"Black Garbanzo Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare heirloom chickpeas - known as garbanzo beans in America - with a firm, meaty bite and a wonderful nuttiness that thrives in bold, high‑heat, flavour‑forward cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese striking, inky black chickpeas are denser than the common or garden beige variety, with a toasty aroma and satisfyingly dense texture that stays firm even in long cooking. Traditionally used across parts of India and the Mediterranean, they excel in smoky braises, hearty soups, roasted‑veg dishes and warm salads. Their nutty depth pairs beautifully with spices, citrus and charred flavours. Black garbanzos are most famously associated with Italy, where they’re known as ceci neri. These chickpeas are cultivated in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603176825206,"sku":"Z-GRGBLG\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/1_black-garbanzo-bean-714297_jpg.webp?v=1775166831"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/collections\/British-Chickpeas-Norfolk-1800x1200_70358ddd-022c-4b73-8a28-9eb1b40a73d9.jpg?v=1684953567","url":"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/collections\/chickpeas\/beans.oembed","provider":"Hodmedod's Wholefoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}