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Fabada Asturiana (Spain)

An authentic recipe for traditional Spanish Fabada Asturiana, highlighting the creamy texture of faba beans combined with the smoky, savory intensity of compango meats.

Level Medium Prep 720 min Cook 180 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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900 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 720m

Cook 180m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Spanish Fabada Asturiana, highlighting the creamy texture of faba beans combined with the smoky, savory intensity of compango meats.

Asturias's premier comfort food featuring tender white beans slow-cooked with rich cured pork and spiced sausages.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

500 g fabes (large dried white beans) (soaked overnight in cold water)

Meats (Compango)

2 links Asturian chorizo (cured Spanish sausage)
2 links Asturian morcilla (blood sausage)
200 g tocino (cured pork belly)

Aromatics

1 pinch saffron threads
2 cloves garlic (peeled and left whole)
1 small onion (peeled and whole)

Seasoning

salt (to taste (add carefully as meats are salty))

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot or casserole Wide enough to hold beans and meats comfortably
Colander For draining soaked beans
Slotted spoon For removing meats

Instructions

Soak the large dried faba beans in plenty of cold water for at least 12 hours (overnight).
Drain the beans and place them in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot, covering them with fresh cold water by about two inches.
Add the whole onion, whole garlic cloves, and the meats (chorizo, morcilla, and tocino) to the pot.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, skim off any foam that rises to the surface, and add a pinch of saffron threads.
Reduce heat to very low and simmer uncovered or partially covered for about 2.5 to 3 hours, gently swirling the pot occasionally instead of stirring with a spoon to avoid breaking the beans.
180 min
Remove the meats, slice them into serving pieces, adjust salt if needed, and serve hot alongside the creamy beans and broth.

Nutrition

Calories 520

Protein 24g

Carbs 42g

Fat 28g

Fiber 12g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 820mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 720 min

Cook 180 min

Total 900 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.2
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.4
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An extraordinarily comforting, hearty, and flavor-packed Spanish classic that warms the soul.

Pros

Incredible depth of flavor
Luxuriously creamy texture
Rich traditional heritage

Cons

Requires advance soaking time

Overview

Asturias's premier comfort food featuring tender white beans slow-cooked with rich cured pork and spiced sausages.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Spanish Fabada Asturiana, highlighting the creamy texture of faba beans combined with the smoky, savory intensity of compango meats.

Tips

Always start the beans in cold water to ensure proper rehydration and tender cooking
Prick the blood sausages lightly with a toothpick before adding them to prevent them from bursting
Fabada tastes even better the next day after the flavors have completely married together