THE GARLIC-BREAD SILK

(Our Play on Migas à Alentejana)

THE GARLIC-BREAD SILK

Ingredients: 400g Stale sourdough bread (crumbled), 100ml Water, 100g Chouriço (minced), 100g Bacon (minced), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 100g Lard or Butter, 4 cloves Garlic (minced)...

Ingredients

  • 400g Stale sourdough bread (crumbled)
  • 100ml Water
  • 100g Chouriço (minced)
  • 100g Bacon (minced)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 100g Lard or Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Swell Soak the bread crumbs in water for 10 minutes until soft.
  2. The Scorch Fry chouriço and bacon in lard until crispy; remove meat.
  3. The Bloom Add garlic and spices to the hot fat with a tiny 10ml splash of water; the sizzle will release the smoke.
  4. The Marriage Add the soaked bread; toss and mash on medium heat until it absorbs the fat and forms a thick, golden silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Return meat; top with raw fresh coriander and serve as a base for meat.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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