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Let them soak for at least 12 hours.","group":"Preparation","title":"The night before","timerMinutes":720,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the beans and place them in a large, wide pot. Add the chorizo, morcilla, bacon, ham bone, and whole garlic clove. Cover with fresh cold water until the water level is about 2 inches (5 cm) above the ingredients.","group":"Cooking","title":"Drain the beans and place them","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Bring to a boil over high heat. As it starts to boil, skim off any foam that rises to the surface with a slotted spoon. Once clear, add a splash of cold water to 'scare' the beans and stop the boil briefly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring to a boil over high heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the sweet paprika and the saffron threads (bloomed in a bit of water). Reduce the heat to low, ensuring a very gentle simmer at about 200°F (93°C). Cover and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sweet paprika and the saffron threads","timerMinutes":150,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"During cooking, occasionally shake the pot to prevent sticking—never stir. If the water level gets too low, add a small amount of cold water. Once the beans are tender (creamy like butter), taste and add salt if needed. Let the stew rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"During cooking, occasionally shake the pot","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Authenticity relies on using 'Alubias de la Granja' (large Asturian white beans). Do not stir the pot with a spoon while cooking; instead, shake the pot gently to avoid breaking the beans. 'Scaring the beans' (adding a splash of cold water when it boils) helps them cook evenly without bursting.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish","Asturian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["large wide pot","slotted spoon","bowl for soaking"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"A hearty main course serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The flavor improves significantly the next day. Reheat very gently on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat over low heat, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce if it has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffabada_asturiana_b155023ba2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c7b11a85-3f98-4635-81ea-edc246b6b49a","imageAlt":"Fabada Asturiana — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["stew","beans","chorizo","pork","spanish","hearty","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Fabada Asturiana","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:52:26.044Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:52:26.044Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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