MOORISH-STYLE CHICKPEA AND SPINACH STEW
Steps:
- The day before you cook, soak the chickpeas in cold water with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a big saucepan, combine the chickpeas with 2 1/2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for two hours, until the chickpeas are tender. Every 10 minutes or so, add 1/2 cup of cold water to slow down the simmering. By the end, the water should have reduced so it is barely covering the chickpeas. Turn off the heat and let sit. In a small saute pan over medium to low heat, brown the garlic in 1/4 cup of the olive oil. When the garlic is browned, after about 3 minutes, remove from the pan and set aside. Add the bread and brown on both sides, about one minute each side. Remove the bread and set aside. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Add the pimenton and saffron to the saute pan, and the sherry vinegar immediately afterward to prevent the pimenton from burning. In a mortar, smash the reserved garlic and the browned bread to make a very thick paste. Bring the chickpeas back to a low boil and add the spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pimenton mixture along with the garlic and bread paste, to create a thick, stewy sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately. Jose's Tips When the chickpeas are soft and cooked, only about one finger's depth of water should remain in the bottom of the pan. If there is more, remove some water from the pan before adding the rest of the ingredients. By the way, if you're in a rush and want to make a successful dish without cooking for two or three hours, you can use good quality chickpeas from a can or jar. Recipe adapted from Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Jose Andres, published by Clarkson Potter.
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Mahmoud Mana3
[email protected]I love the way this stew freezes. I can make a big batch on the weekend and then have it on hand for busy weeknights.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Tanveer Ahmad Saeed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the spinach was cooked perfectly.
Emmaculet Akinyi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This stew was a great find.
Georghe Abamu
[email protected]This was my first time making this stew and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.
fraidon ahmadi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Thandoew Kagiso
[email protected]I served this stew with some crusty bread and it was perfect.
MD BAYAZIED ISLAM SIMANTO
[email protected]This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Ihtesham Ul haq
[email protected]I added some diced carrots and potatoes to the stew and it was even better.
Qamar Bahi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together quickly.
Md Sofulla
[email protected]This stew is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for dinner during the week.
Yassin hossam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly.
Biruk Lebeta
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the stew and they didn't even realize they were eating spinach.
Adenuga Florence
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Mark Woodgate
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and spinach. It's also a very affordable meal.
Josco fam.panda1
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Ezra Mamy
[email protected]This stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.