{"id":8818,"date":"2025-03-05T14:48:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.10.202\/?p=8818"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:48:05","slug":"fabes-con-almejas-asturian-beans-with-clams-a-comforting-spanish-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/?p=8818","title":{"rendered":"Fabes con Almejas (Asturian Beans with Clams) \u2013 A Comforting Spanish Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

A deeply comforting dish from Asturias, Spain<\/b><\/span>, Fabes con Almejas<\/b><\/span> combines buttery white beans with fresh clams in a rich, flavorful broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this traditional recipe is the essence of Spanish home cooking. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Asturian cider<\/b><\/span> for an authentic experience!<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd52 Prep & Cooking Time<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Prep Time:<\/b><\/span> 15 minutes (+12-18 hours soaking time for beans)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cook Time:<\/b><\/span> 2 hours 30 minutes<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Servings:<\/b> 4<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Ingredients<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

For the Beans (Les Fabes):<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 500g<\/b><\/span> dried Asturian faba beans<\/b><\/span> (or high-quality white beans)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1<\/b><\/span> sweet onion<\/p>\n

\u2022 1<\/b><\/span> large leek<\/p>\n

\u2022 3<\/b><\/span> medium carrots, peeled<\/p>\n

\u2022 4<\/b><\/span> garlic cloves, peeled<\/p>\n

\u2022 4<\/b><\/span> bay leaves<\/p>\n

\u2022 A drizzle<\/b><\/span> of olive oil<\/p>\n

\u2022 Water or seafood broth<\/b><\/span> (enough to cover the beans)<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Salt, to taste<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

For the Clams:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 700g<\/b><\/span> fresh clams<\/b><\/span> (preferably Galician clams)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1<\/b><\/span> sweet onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n

\u2022 3<\/b><\/span> garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tsp<\/b><\/span> sweet paprika (or 4-5 strands<\/b><\/span> of saffron)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tbsp<\/b><\/span> wheat flour<\/p>\n

\u2022 125ml<\/b><\/span> dry white wine<\/p>\n

\u2022 Olive oil<\/b><\/span> (for frying)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 large cayenne pepper<\/b><\/span> (optional, for spice)<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Fresh parsley<\/b>, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Salt, to taste<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Instructions<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Step 1: Soak the Beans (The Night Before)<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Rinse the dried beans under cold water.<\/p>\n

2. Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of cold water<\/b><\/span> (they absorb a lot).<\/p>\n

3. Leave to <\/span>soak for 12-18 hours<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Cook the Beans<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Drain the soaked beans<\/b><\/span> and place them in a large pot<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n

2. Add <\/span>fresh water or seafood broth<\/b>\u2014enough to cover them, plus an extra <\/span>2 fingers\u2019 width<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Bring to a boil over high heat<\/b><\/span>, then reduce to low heat<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n

4. Add <\/span>onion, leek, carrots, garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, and bay leaves<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Cook gently<\/b><\/span> for 2 hours<\/b><\/span>, stirring only by shaking the pot (not with a spoon) to prevent breaking the beans.<\/p>\n

6. <\/span>After 45 minutes<\/b>, add <\/span>salt to taste<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Once cooked and tender, remove the vegetables<\/b><\/span> from the pot and discard.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Prepare the Clams<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1. While the beans cook, rinse the clams<\/b><\/span> thoroughly under cold water.<\/p>\n

2. Place them in a bowl of cold salted water<\/b><\/span> and let them soak for 2 hours<\/b><\/span> to remove sand.<\/p>\n

3. Just before cooking, <\/span>drain and rinse the clams<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 4: Cook the Clams<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1. In a <\/span>large pan<\/b>, heat <\/span>a drizzle of olive oil<\/b> over <\/span>medium-low heat<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Add garlic and onion<\/b><\/span>, cooking for 5-7 minutes<\/b><\/span> until soft (but not browned).<\/p>\n

3. Stir in paprika or saffron<\/b><\/span>, crushed cayenne<\/b><\/span>, and flour<\/b><\/span>, mixing well.<\/p>\n

4. Pour in <\/span>white wine<\/b>, <\/span>add clams<\/b>, and <\/span>season with salt<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes<\/b><\/span> until the clams open. Discard any that remain closed.<\/p>\n

6. Stir in fresh parsley<\/b><\/span> and mix.<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Combine & Serve<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Gently<\/b><\/span> pour the cooked clams and their flavorful broth<\/b><\/span> into the pot of beans.<\/p>\n

2. If needed, add a little reserved bean broth<\/b><\/span> to achieve a creamy consistency.<\/p>\n

3. Simmer for 3-4 minutes<\/b><\/span> over low heat<\/b><\/span> to let the flavors meld.<\/p>\n

4. Remove from heat and let rest for 15 minutes<\/b><\/span> before serving.<\/p>\n

\u2705 <\/span>Serve hot in rustic earthenware bowls, with crusty bread and a glass of Asturian cider!<\/b> \ud83c\udf77<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Tips & Notes<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Always soak dried beans<\/b><\/span>\u2014this shortens cooking time and ensures a creamy texture.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slow cooking is key<\/b><\/span>\u2014never boil beans too hard, or they\u2019ll break.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Move the pot, don\u2019t stir!<\/b><\/span> Stirring with a spoon can break the beans.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use fresh clams<\/b><\/span>, ideally bought on the same day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t skip soaking the clams!<\/b><\/span> It removes any grit or sand.<\/p>\n

\u2022 For extra flavor<\/b><\/span>, blend some of the cooked vegetables and add them back to the broth.<\/p>\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Traditional & Authentic<\/b> \u2013 A taste of <\/span>real Asturian cuisine<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Slow-Cooked Comfort<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Perfect for cozy, hearty meals.<\/p>\n

\u2714 Rich & Flavorful<\/b><\/span> \u2013 The beans absorb the seafood broth beautifully.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this classic Spanish dish<\/b><\/span>\u2014deeply comforting, packed with flavor, and perfect for sharing! \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udf72<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A deeply comforting dish from Asturias, Spain, Fabes con Almejas combines buttery white beans with fresh clams in a rich, flavorful broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this traditional recipe is the essence of Spanish home cooking. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Asturian cider for an authentic experience!   \ud83d\udd52 Prep & Cooking Time…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[32,36,35],"class_list":["post-8818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","tag-food","tag-love","tag-spain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8818"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8820,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8818\/revisions\/8820"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cloudonfire.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}