dungeon: fusion of pumpkin y sausage. An original combination of words that takes place in a company Galician. We already talked about this sausage vegetable three years ago and now, the brand is committed to innovation after having launched a potage of vegan chickpeas that incorporates that "chorizo" made with the orange vegetable. We explain this particular use of the most famous food of Halloween, this year at home.
Another Galician innovation
It's pumpkin season and not just because Halloween. As we mentioned in a previous article about these, the harvest has already begun. The summer variant of these vegetables is now ready to hit stores. From these it will go to our kitchens, where the most widespread use is the cream of pumpkin. However, there are those who go much further and use them in inconceivable ways. The product that we discuss below is the fruit of a visionary company. Thus, it is one that moves like a fish in water before the rise of vegetarian food.
The novelty of this company now is the launch of the first vegan chickpea stew. Three female entrepreneurs who founded dungeon en Nigran (Pontevedra) Five years ago. These have achieved a product with an authentic flavor similar to that of the stews of yesteryear. However, it is a preserve. They are aware that the current pace of life keeps many people away from the intake of legumes. The main reason is lack of time. That is why they want to facilitate its consumption through this format. Your solution is a stew that only requires five minutes of heat to be able to eat it.
Es Vegan y ecological. In addition, it stands out for its remarkable nutritional qualities. Its nutritional contribution is substantial while the caloric intake is low. It is ideal for those who monitor cholesterol. As main nutrients we point out good quality proteins, fiber, minerals and vitamins of the B12 group. Its ingredients are chickpeas, spinach, onion, carrot, pepper, tomato, garlic, Extra Virgin olive oil, salt and calabizo. This last ingredient is the icing on the cake. The component that makes the dish vegan.
But what is the calabizo?
We are going to explain the last ingredient mentioned. It's about a "chorizo" made from pumpkin. Technically we speak of "smoked and cured pumpkin sausage, 100% vegetable". Roughly, it consists of dispensing with the meat in the chorizo filling in favor of the vegetable. In addition, the fat or lean pork is replaced by extra virgin olive oil. The rest of the ingredients remain: garlic, onion, salt, oregano, paprika ... The key to its flavor is its artisan preparation: smoked y cured with oak wood.
Edurne, Sofía and Keila are its creators and they can boast of having received the award for the most innovative startup. This was delivered by the Basque Culinary Center although it is not the only recognition they have obtained. The emergence of the idea in the year 2015 it was curious. They joined the charcuterie tradition of Sofía Calvo by passing through a vegan restaurant. After its success, they released the edition hot spicy en 2017 and organic farming en 2018. This year is when they have decided to venture into the field of potajes incorporating its star ingredient.
Un Halloween differences
On their website we also find other recipes that incorporate the calabizo. Among them we have vegan pizza, risotto, Valencian coca ... The word draws attention samain. This is a Celtic term that refers to the harvest that took place on October 31. Over time it resulted in what we know today as Halloween. Symbolism heathen Pumpkin served as inspiration for the Galician startup that has never ceased to amaze us.
In short, just because you stop eating meat doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to chorizo flavor. The agronomist, cook and economist who launched the project have made it possible. The taste is very successful in the false chorizo and, in addition, it lacks the cholesterol of the real sausage. Now what happens Halloween at home you can indulge yourself to taste this hot dish. In addition, now with the cold a good stew enters alone. Our suggestion for eating on All Saints' Day: vegan stew with calabizo, blanket and horror movie.
