Migas with Chorizo and Garlic

Migas with Chorizo and Garlic

Migas with Chorizo and Garlic - What is Migas? “Migas” means “crumbs” and bread crumbs or pieces of bread are the main ingredient for this recipe.

This is a classic Spanish dish and is essentially dry breadcrumbs torn up and fried in a variety of combinations such as chorizo or bacon. This was traditionally a breakfast meal but is now also served for lunch or dinner in many restaurants.

Ingredients

7 oz/200g Spanish chorizo sausage - Find out all about Chorozo here

4 slices of bread, stale country bread works the best (thick slices)  Tip - The best bread to make this dish with is a rustic, crusty bread that is at least 2 days old.

1-2 tablespoons of Spanish extra virgin olive oil for pan frying

3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped

2 tablespoons parsley, fresh and chopped

2 teaspoons Spanish sweet paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the chorizo sausage into 1/2 inch/1 cm thick slices.

Cut the bread, with its crust still on, into 1/2inch /1 cm cubes. Add enough olive oil to generously cover the bottom of a large, heavy-bottom pan.

Heat the oil, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or just until lightly browned.

Add the chorizo slices and cook them for 2-3 minutes until browned. Add the Spanish sweet paprika and mix well.

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Add the bread cubes to the pan  and fry, continuously stirring, cook until golden brown and crisp.

Turn the pan fried bread and chorizo into a serving bowl and add the chopped parsley. Toss together.

Serve warm.

Serve the dish as a tapas or with this  fried peppers, tomatoes, eggs and cheese. 

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