Fabada Asturiana
Asturias — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional dish from Asturias, the fabada is a hearty and rich stew made with white beans, bacon, and spices.
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⏱️ 20 min prep + 65 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 500g of white beans
- 200g of bacon
- 1 liter of meat broth
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 clove of cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 200g of pork lard
Method
- In a large pot, heat the meat broth and pork lard.
- Add the white beans and let cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
- Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, adding broth as needed.
- Finally, add salt and black pepper, stir, and let cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with bread or toasted bread.
The story
Fabada is a traditional dish from Asturias, dating back to the days of Spanish navigation, when sailors would use leftovers to create this nutritious stew.
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