Fabada Asturiana: Asturian Bean Stew Guide

Fabada Asturiana

Fabada Asturiana Fabada Asturiana is a hearty white-bean stew from Asturias, enriched with pork shoulder, chorizo, morcilla, and often saffron — a cold-weather emblem of northern Spanish cooking. RegionAsturias TypeBean stew Key beanFabes (large white beans) MeatsChorizo, morcilla, pork Authenticity notes True fabada leans on large Asturian fabes that stay creamy without falling apart. The … Read more

Croquetas: Spanish Bechamel Croquettes Guide

Croquetas

Croquetas Spanish croquetas are bite-size bechamel croquettes — thickened milk sauce mixed with ham, salt cod, cheese, or mushrooms — breaded and fried until crisp outside and creamy inside. TypeTapas / starter BaseBechamel Classic fillingJamón Texture goalMolten center Authenticity notes Bar croquetas should leak gently when bitten. The craft is a firm-cold bechamel that still … Read more