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Fabes con almejas is a traditional seafood and bean stew originating from the northern Spanish principality of Asturias. The core ingredients are large, white local beans known as "fabes" and fresh clams, slow-cooked in a sofrito of olive oil, garlic, onions, and white wine. Unlike the heavier meat-based fabada asturiana, this coastal variation relies entirely on seafood for its flavor profile. It is a celebrated regional dish commonly served at local festivals and in traditional Asturian restaurants.
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Fabes con almejas ranks #3 of 340 in the Bean Dish ranking, behind Ghormeh Sabzi, ahead of Sambhar.
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What kind of beans are used in fabes con almejas?
The dish uses large, tender Asturian white beans known as fabes, especially the protected Faba Asturiana variety. Their creamy texture is central to the dish and differs from that of smaller everyday white beans.
How are the clams added without making them tough?
The clams are commonly opened separately with garlic, wine, or cooking liquid and combined with the beans near the end. This keeps their cooking brief while allowing their briny juices to season the stew.
Is fabes con almejas the same as fabada asturiana?
No. Both are Asturian bean dishes, but fabada uses meats such as chorizo, morcilla, and pork, while fabes con almejas pairs the beans with clams.
Why should fabes be cooked gently rather than stirred hard?
Slow simmering helps the large beans become creamy without splitting apart. Asturian cooks may move the pot gently instead of stirring aggressively, preserving the fabes while thickening the broth.
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