SpanishMain course
Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth
This dish brings together flaky pan-fried hake with a hearty white bean and chorizo broth. The beans are simmered until tender with garlic and bay leaves, then enriched with onion and paprika. Crisp chorizo and fried bread add texture and a smoky counterpoint to the fish. It's a satisfying meal where the hake's crispy skin contrasts with the soft beans and spicy broth.
44 minServes 4
Method
4 steps · 44 min total
- 01
Simmer the Beans
Drain the dried white beans, then tip them into a large pan with 2 litres of water. Add the whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and thyme, then simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are cooked through and tender. Take the pan off the heat and set aside. - 02
Fry Bread and Chorizo
While the beans cook, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the bread and the remaining garlic clove, frying until the bread is golden and crisp. Scoop out the bread and garlic, draining them on kitchen paper. Add the chorizo to the same pan and fry until it's crisp, then tip it out and keep it warm with the fried bread.
