Caparrones facts for kids
A plate of caparrones stewed with chorizo
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| Type | Stew |
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| Place of origin | Spain |
| Region or state | La Rioja |
| Main ingredients | Caparrón (red kidney beans), chorizo |
Caparrones is a yummy Spanish stew. It is made with special red beans called caparrón and a spicy sausage called chorizo. Both of these ingredients are very popular in the La Rioja region of Spain.
The caparrón bean is a bit shorter and rounder than regular red kidney beans. This stew is known as one of the most important dishes in the cooking of La Rioja.
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What are Caparrones?
Caparrones is a hearty stew from the La Rioja region in Spain. It mixes special red beans with tasty chorizo sausage. This dish is a big part of the local food culture. People often think of it as a meal that gives you lots of energy.
A Special Bean
The main ingredient is the caparrón bean. This bean is a type of red kidney bean, but it has a unique shape. It's shorter and more round than other kidney beans you might see. These beans are grown right in the La Rioja area.
The Spicy Sausage
Another key part of the stew is chorizo. This is a type of spicy sausage that is also a local favorite in La Rioja. The chorizo adds a lot of flavor and a little bit of heat to the stew.
Cultural Importance
Caparrones is more than just a meal in La Rioja. It is a very important part of their culture. You can compare its importance to how special fabada is in the Asturias region of Spain.
Some restaurants and inns in La Rioja are even named after this dish, like Mesón los Caparrones. This shows how much people love and value this traditional stew.
Growing Caparrones Beans
The caparrón plant is grown a lot in the fields and groves around La Rioja. One of the most famous places for growing these beans is in a town called Anguiano.
Every year, Anguiano hosts a special festival to celebrate these amazing beans. It's a fun event where people honor the caparrón and its importance to their community.
Guiding the Plants
Farmers use special sticks to help the caparrón plants grow tall. These sticks are called palos de caparrón, which means "caparrón staves." They are usually made from branches of trees like poplar or bushes like elder.
After the harvest, these staves are saved for the next year. They are tied together in bundles called gavillas. There are also some types of caparrones that don't grow very tall. These are called sin palo, meaning "without a stave," because they don't need extra support to grow.
Images for kids
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Alubia del obispo or caparrón beans.
See also
In Spanish: Caparrón pinto para niños
