Pochas are one of Navarra’s most treasured culinary ingredients and form the base of many traditional regional stews. Unlike dried beans, pochas are harvested while still young, which gives them a uniquely tender texture and a delicate, almost creamy flavour. Their colour varies naturally from pale green to soft white depending on their stage of maturity, a sign of authenticity and careful timing. The moment of harvest and the precision of the preparation process are key to achieving a superior product, and Rosara excels in both.

These pochas are cooked very gently to preserve their structure and natural sweetness. They are exceptionally soft, so the jar should be emptied with care, and the beans should be added to dishes at the end of cooking. The cooking liquid is also valuable. It is rich, lightly creamy, and ideal for thickening sauces or deepening the flavour of stews.

Rosara Pochas offer a beautiful way to bring authentic northern Spanish cooking into your home. Their mild flavour allows them to adapt to an impressive variety of dishes.

Serving Suggestions

• Prepare a classic pochas stew with roasted pork cuts such as jamón, panceta, chistorra, or chorizo.
• Cook gently with quail for a traditional Navarrese dish.
• Pair with seafood such as clams or monkfish for an elegant, lighter version.
• Combine with vegetables for a vegetarian stew full of texture and flavour.
• Use the broth to enrich your sauces or soups.