Migas Alentejanas
Migas Alentejanas is a traditional Portuguese dish from the Alentejo region, made with leftover bread, garlic, and pork fat. It's a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Water - 2 cups
- Red pepper paste - 1 tablespoon
- Coriander - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Pork fat - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Stale bread - 4 cups, cubed
Let's Get Started
- In a large pan, heat the pork fat over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the red pepper paste and stir well.
- Add the cubed bread and stir until all the bread is coated with the garlic and pepper paste.
- Add the water and stir until the bread absorbs all the water and starts to break down.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped coriander.
- Cook for a few more minutes, until the migas have a creamy consistency.
- Serve hot, as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Sugar: 2g
