Asturias is amazing,
a small area in the northernmost point in Spain, surrounded by mountains and in
front of the Cantabric sea, Asturias has a weather that differs much from the
typical Spanish landscape you may have in mind; it is always green, and aside
the few weeks of perfect summer, it's very rainy and humid. All of these
conditions have turned the area, the people and the food, into something very
different, quite unique and well, awesome.
Fabada is, by far,
my favorite dish from back in the days I lived in Asturias. It is a hearty
stew-like soup packed with strong flavors, meatiness and a silky creaminess
that feels awesome when you taste. It is definitely not a dish best suited for
a hot day (although some Asturians eat it year round), it is too heavy for a
late dinner (although I always get it for dinner) but it is without a doubt a
dish that will put a smile on your face in the gloomiest and coldest of days.
Fabada is in one word, happiness.
Food from around
Asturias is quite simple, it is all about the quality of the ingredients, so I
really didn't mess with the recipe(s) (which I end up combining and adapting
from a few of my Asturian friends). Most of the ingredients are not really that
hard to find even if you are not in Asturias. Alright, enjoy and thank me later
for this amazing Fabada you are about to
make.
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| A sexy looking plate of Fabada |
