{"product_id":"fabada-beans-asturias-legumbres-la-tierrienda-vaqueira-be-10","title":"Fabada Beans from Asturias","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese fabada beans are the finest quality, with very limited production. These 'Fabes de La Granja' are the key ingredient in the hearty fabada stew of Asturias, in northern Spain. This rich meal, flavored with cured meats and \u003ca href=\"\/food\/smoked-paprika\"\u003esmoky paprika\u003c\/a\u003e, is famous across Spain. The fabada beans must be hearty and absorbent, with a buttery flavor and smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beans come stamped with the 'Denominacion Especifica Faba Asturiana', certifying that the beans were hand harvested in Asturias and only the best unblemished whole beans are selected. This quality is important, as fabada beans are able to absorb the rich, meaty tastes that \u003ca href=\"\/food\/cooking-sausages\"\u003echorizo and morcilla sausages\u003c\/a\u003e add to the broth, just like top quality short grained rice is important for in paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret to their quality is in how they are grown. The beans are planted by hand along the fertile valleys and riverbanks of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/asturias\"\u003eAsturias\u003c\/a\u003e. They take 150 days to mature, unlike typical beans that only take 90 days. They have to be hand tied, hand husked, and then dried in traditional horreos, wooden barns raised on granite poles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no substitute for careful attention to quality, and it is necessary to follow centuries-old procedures. The result is the very finest fabada beans in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese top quality 'granja' variety fabada beans are grown and harvested exclusively in Asturias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a classic recipe:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFABADA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServes 8-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 pound beans, dry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 cups water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 onion, diced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 oz Serrano ham, chopped\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 oz chorizo sausage, chunked\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 oz morcilla sausage, chunked\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Tbsp Spanish olive oil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 tsp pimentón smoked paprika\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 pinch of Saffron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Soak beans in cold water for 8 hours. Drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Add beans and water to a large pot or casserole dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Bring to a boil and skim the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Add the saffron and paprika.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Cook on a low boil for 2 to 3 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- While the beans cook, add the olive oil to a heavy skillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Add the onion, garlic, ham, chorizo, and morcilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Brown for a few minutes. Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When the beans are ready, remove 1 cup of cooked beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Mash the cup of beans and stir into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Add the onion and meat mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Simmer for 40 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Add salt to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Take off heat and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the juice to thicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064328876115,"sku":"be-10","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BE-10_0c208d7c-4b10-4920-a720-57b8eee4a48e.jpg?v=1787743439","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/products\/fabada-beans-asturias-legumbres-la-tierrienda-vaqueira-be-10","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}