Fabada Asturiana

Fabada Asturiana

Fabada asturiana is the soul-warming flagship dish of Asturias, Spain's green and rainy northern region where hearty, calorie-rich meals are a necessity against the damp Atlantic climate. This magnificent bean stew uses the exceptionally large, creamy fabes de la Granja beans that are unique to Asturias, slow-simmered for hours with the 'compango' -- a trio of smoked chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), and lacón (cured pork shoulder) that infuses the broth with deep, smoky richness. The result is a dish of extraordinary depth and comfort that has earned its place as one of Spain's most important regional specialties.