Fabes con almejas (English: Beans with clams, Spanish: Habas con almejas, Asturian: Fabes con amasueles) is a clam and bean stew that originated in the principality of Asturias in the 19th century as peasant fare.[1] It is a lighter variation of Asturian fabada whose primary ingredients are sausage, beans and pork.
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| Alternative names | |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course or appetizer |
| Place of origin | Asturias |
| Region or state | Asturias |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Clams, beans |
| Variations | Fabada Asturiana |
| Other information | Popular throughout Asturias |
The traditional recipe for fabes con almejas calls for small clams, fava beans, onions, garlic, salt, saffron, bay leaves, olive oil, parsley, bread crumbs and sometimes sweet paprika.[2][3]
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