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Fabada asturiana

🇪🇸 A dish from Spain

Fabada asturiana, a dish from Spain
Juan J. Martínez from Valencia, España · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fabada asturiana, often simply known as fabada, is a rich Asturian bean stew, originally from and most commonly found in the autonomous community of Principality of Asturias, but widely available throughout the whole of Spain and in Spanish restaurants worldwide. Canned fabada is sold in most supermarkets across the country.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientslarge white beans, pork shoulder, blood sausage, smoked paprika sausage, cured pork belly, saffron
🔥Cooking methodslow-simmered stew
👅Flavour & stylerich, savory, smoky, hearty
🕒When it’s eatenwarming main dish, often midday

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Where does Fabada asturiana come from?
Fabada asturiana is a dish that originated in Spain.
What is Fabada asturiana?
Fabada asturiana, often simply known as fabada, is a rich Asturian bean stew, originally from and most commonly found in the autonomous community of Principality of Asturias, but widely available throughout the whole of Spain and in Spanish restaurants worldwide. Canned fabada is sold in most supermarkets across the country.