How to Make the BEST Dish from Every Province: Atascaburras from Cuenca

 Discover a traditional comfort food from Cuenca, Spain! 🇪🇸✨ Atascaburras is a rustic dish made with creamy potatoes, salted cod, garlic, olive oil, walnuts, and boiled eggs. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor! 🥔🐟

🧾 Ingredients — Serves 4

  • 800 g potatoes

  • 300 g desalted cod (bacalao)

  • 3–4 garlic cloves

  • 100–150 ml extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs

  • 40 g walnuts

  • Salt, if needed

  • Fresh parsley — optional

👩‍🍳 Preparation

  1. Desalt the cod: soak salted cod in cold water in the refrigerator for 24–48 hours, changing the water several times. Use ready-desalted cod for convenience.

  2. Cook the potatoes: peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 20–25 minutes, until tender.

  3. Cook the cod: add the cod to a pot of simmering water and cook for approximately 5–8 minutes, until it flakes easily. Drain and remove any skin and bones.

  4. Mash the potatoes: place the cooked potatoes in a large bowl and mash until smooth.

  5. Add the garlic: crush the garlic cloves into a paste and mix them into the potatoes.

  6. Incorporate the cod: flake the cod and add it to the mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly.

  7. Add olive oil: pour the olive oil in a slow stream while stirring until the mixture becomes creamy and thick.

  8. Garnish: transfer to a serving dish. Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, and a drizzle of olive oil.

  9. Serve: enjoy warm or at room temperature with rustic bread. 🇪🇸❤️

🔥 Secrets for PERFECT Atascaburras

  • Desalt the cod properly to control the saltiness.

  • Use floury potatoes for a smooth, creamy texture.

  • Add olive oil gradually for a rich, emulsified consistency.

  • Crush the garlic finely so its flavor spreads evenly.

  • Toast the walnuts lightly for extra aroma and crunch.

  • Avoid boiling the cod too aggressively to keep it tender.

🥔🐟🧄 The result: creamy potatoes, delicate cod, fragrant garlic, and crunchy walnuts—a delicious taste of traditional Cuenca cuisine! 🇪🇸✨

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