Fabada is one of the most traditional and recognized dishes of the Asturias region . As the name suggests, the essential ingredient in its preparation are beans or fabas (fabes in Asturian), but the traditional version also includes pork and sausages, such as chorizo or blood sausage.
Next, we present a vegan fabada recipe to try this Asturian classic 100% cruelty-free and suitable for all diners. You dare?
Ingredients:
Elaboration:
- In a large pot , add the oil and fry the onion, tomato and chopped peppers with a little salt.
- When the vegetables are tender, we add the turmeric and the sweet paprika and stir constantly for about two or three minutes so that they do not burn. We turn off the heat and mash all the vegetables with a blender or mixer.
- Next, add the previously soaked and drained beans to the pot , and cover with the necessary amount of water or vegetable broth. We also add the bay leaves, cover the pot and let it simmer.
- After about 30 minutes of cooking, add cold water (or cold broth) to break the boil and “scare” the beans. This technique helps us to make them come out more tender and juicy.
- We continue cooking over low heat until the beans are completely tender. It is very important to pay attention to cooking, as it may be necessary to add more water or broth. If necessary, you can repeat the previous step, adding the cold liquid or at room temperature.
- When the beans are almost at their ideal point , add the seitan cut into pieces to the pot. If we want them to look more golden and have a better texture, we can pass them through a pan with a little olive oil before adding them to the pot.
- After adding the seitan, we wait for our vegan bean stew to cook for a few more minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest before serving.
- We rectify the final point of salt.
A simple but very important tip : whenever you use any legume in your preparations, try to soak them for at least 12 hours. This not only speeds up the cooking process, but also makes them easier to digest.
