Spanish Tripe Stew With Chick Peas Chorizo And Paprika Food

SPANISH CHICKPEA & CHORIZO STEW

Steps:

• Heat a large deep fry pan or stock pot with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Meanwhile, roughly dice the onion, roughly chop the garlic, cut the potato into small 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) pieces and cut the chorizo into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick rounds
• After heating the olive oil for a couple of minutes, add in the onion and garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 2 minutes and the onion is starting to get translucent, add the sliced chorizo and continue to mix with the olive oil
• Once the chorizo is lightly sauteed, about 4 minutes, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, quickly mix together, then add in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, mix together and simmer, after 3 minutes and the sauce has thickened, add in the chopped potatoes, season with sea salt & black pepper and gently mix together, then add in the canned chickpeas (drained & washed), 3 cups vegetable broth and 1 bay leaf, turn up the heat to a high heat and give it one final mix
• When the broth comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are just cooked through, then remove from the heat
• Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

DOBRADA (TRIPE STEW)

Steps:

• Soak the dried chickpeas overnight.
• Salt and pepper the tripe and pork and toss them with the flour.
• Heat the olive oil in a stew pot. Add tripe and pork. Cook until meats are lightly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Add the onions, garlic, white wine. Scrape up the browned bits, then add the can of tomatoes with liquid, crushing the tomatoes by hand, the hot Spanish paprika, and the drained chick-peas. Stir to combine.
• Simmer over low heat for 4 1/2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure meats are submerged in liquid, adding more liquid if necessary.
• After 4 1/2 hours add 1/2 pound whole chorizo and cook 1/2 hour more.
• Remove the chorizo and slice it. Return it to the pot and serve.

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SUMMER STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the garlic, thyme and smoked paprika, and stir for a few minutes, then tip in the chorizo and stir for another couple of minutes until its oil is released. Splash in the sherry vinegar and let it bubble for a minute or so.
• Add the tomatoes, peppers, spinach and chickpeas along with 100ml water and a pinch of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes have softened and there is a thickened sauce, about 15 mins. Adjust the seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• In a frying pan, fry the chorizo, onion and garlic for 5 mins or until the chorizo is browning on the outside. Drain the excess oil, then stir in the spices.
• Pour in the tomatoes, lemon juice, chickpeas and seasoning. Bubble for 5 mins more to thicken slightly, then sprinkle over the parsley. Serve with toasted sourdough.