A Taste of Barcelona at Home
Quality in food, especially these days, can’t be measured by price. For me, what truly defines a quality meal is its nutritional value.
When wholesome ingredients come together in harmony, the dish naturally reaches its highest value—in both taste and nourishment. After all, we are what we eat.
I’m someone who always seeks out quality food and prefers to cook my own meals at home whenever possible. That’s why I dedicate a lot of time to sourcing clean, fresh ingredients.
During our trip to Barcelona, we had the chance to eat at Pinotxo bar, where Els nostres cigrons became one of my favourite tapas. The experience at Pinotxo bar was truly unforgettable.
Cigrons of Pinoxto with black sausages, Pinotxo Bar
The flavours were so vibrant and the ingredients so fresh that it left a lasting impression on us. Inspired by this, I now love to recreate this dish at home, bringing a little bit of Barcelona into our kitchen.
This morning, I stopped by Wickevoorter city farm to pick up fresh, flavourful vegetables for my Cigrons Tapas. The onions, garlic, and parsley all came straight from the farm. I truly believe that to get the most flavour from any dish, every single ingredient matters. The farm in Vijfhuizen has become our go-to place for sourcing the best ingredients, and we highly recommend it to anyone who values quality and freshness in their cooking.
I’m happy to share my recipe with you. Here it is:
Chickpea Tapas / Cigrons Tapas
Ingredients:
- 500 g boiled chickpeas
- 3 medium onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- A few sprigs of parsley (any kind you prefer)
- 1 dessert spoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons mulberry or grape molasses (or any natural syrup, like agave)
- 1 dessert spoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Finely chop the onions and garlic, slightly smaller than the size of the chickpeas.
- Caramelize them gently in a pan until golden and fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, cumin, molasses, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Gradually add the smoked paprika—just enough to enhance the dish without overpowering the other flavours.
- Turn off the heat and stir well to let all the flavours combine.
- Finish with freshly chopped parsley sprinkled on top.
