Migas Extremeñas
Migas Extremeñas is a traditional Spanish dish from the region of Extremadura. It's a hearty and flavorful dish made with leftover bread, garlic, paprika, and various meats.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Hot water - 1 cup
- Sweet paprika - 1 tablespoon
- Pancetta - 100 grams, diced
- Spanish chorizo - 200 grams, sliced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Day-old bread - 500 grams, crumbled
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until it's golden brown.
- Add the chorizo and pancetta and cook until they're browned and crispy.
- Add the crumbled bread to the pan and stir well to combine with the oil and meat juices.
- Add the paprika and stir well to evenly distribute it throughout the bread.
- Add the hot water and salt, and stir well.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the bread has absorbed all the water and is crispy.
- Serve the migas hot, with a side of fried eggs or vegetables if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g
