Andalusian-Style Migas with Peppers, Grapes, and Fried Eggs
In this delicious Andalusian recipe, migas, or crispy bread bits, are combined with fried eggs and sautéed peppers, with a touch of sweetness from grapes. This comforting Spanish dish is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
MAKES 4 SERVINGS:
- 8 cups of 1/2-inch pieces of crustless day-old country loaf bread
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher or sea salt
- ½ cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- ¼ cup of small cubes 1/4 inch of fresh or cured slab bacon or pancetta
- 6 ounces of sweet chorizo sausage 3 links, thinly sliced or cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- ¼ pound of Serrano ham or prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
- 1 ½ pounds of small green frying peppers padróns
- 2 teaspoons of ground sweet paprika Spanish smoked
- 2 garlic cloves lightly smashed
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 8 large eggs at room temperature
- 24 peeled seedless green grapes
Instructions
- Place the bread in a large bowl.
- Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of salt in the 1/2 cup of water and pour it over the bread.
- Gradually work the salted water into the bread with your hands, ensuring even dampening.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat.
- Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until it turns translucent and the fat is rendered.
- Add the chorizo, ham, chopped garlic, and onion, and cook, stirring, until the onion becomes wilted, transparent, and the meats are slightly crisped.
- Add the peppers, paprika, and smashed garlic, and cook, turning the peppers occasionally, until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
- Add the dampened bread, stir to combine, and cook until it turns crisp.
- Season with salt.
- Fry the eggs following the instructions for Fried Eggs, Spanish Style.
- Scatter the grapes over the crispy bread and serve hot, with the sautéed peppers and fried eggs on the side.
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Enjoy this Andalusian-style migas with peppers, grapes, and fried eggs, a delightful blend of flavors and textures!
