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Ep. 6: Asturias — Fabada Asturiana 🥘🫘

Discover the hearty flavors of Asturias, northern Spain! 🇪🇸✨ Fabada Asturiana is a traditional bean stew made with creamy white beans, chorizo, morcilla, and pork. Rich, comforting, and perfect for a delicious Spanish family meal! ❤️

🧾 Ingredients — Serves 4

  • 500 g dried fabes or large white beans

  • 2 Asturian chorizos, or Spanish cooking chorizo

  • 2 Asturian morcillas (blood sausages), optional

  • 150 g pancetta or bacon

  • 1 small onion — optional

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika — optional

  • 1–1.5 liters water, plus more as needed

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

👩‍🍳 Preparation

  1. Soak the beans: place the dried beans in plenty of cold water and soak overnight, approximately 8–12 hours.

  2. Prepare the pot: drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a large pot with the chorizo, morcilla, pancetta, garlic, bay leaf, and onion if using.

  3. Add cold water: cover the ingredients with fresh water by approximately 2–3 cm.

  4. Bring to a simmer: heat gently and remove any foam that rises to the surface.

  5. Cook slowly: reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2–3 hours, or until the beans are tender. Avoid vigorous stirring, which can break the beans.

  6. Maintain the liquid: add small amounts of cold water if needed to keep the ingredients covered.

  7. Season: add salt toward the end, tasting carefully because the cured meats are already salty.

  8. Rest the stew: turn off the heat and let the fabada rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.

  9. Serve: remove the meats, slice them, and serve with the creamy beans and broth. 🇪🇸❤️

🔥 Secrets for PERFECT Fabada Asturiana

  • Use authentic fabes or large, creamy white beans.

  • Cook gently to prevent the beans from splitting.

  • Avoid excessive stirring; shake the pot carefully instead.

  • Allow the stew to rest before serving for deeper flavor.

  • Use good-quality Spanish chorizo and morcilla for a traditional taste.

  • Fabada often tastes even better the next day!

🥘🫘 The result: creamy white beans, smoky chorizo, rich pork, and a flavorful broth—a true taste of Asturias, Spain! 🇪🇸✨

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