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Spain Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Gachas Manchegas
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Gachas Manchegas

Jos3ma
Jos3ma @Jos3ma
Valdepeñas

This is a classic dish for long workdays in the fields (like olive or grape harvests). It's comforting, restorative, and warms you up, which is why it has become a staple on our tables (especially in winter). More and more, it’s appearing on restaurant menus as a typical dish that reflects the character of our region... and besides, it’s delicious... ready in 3, 2, 1.

This is a classic dish for long workdays in the fields (like olive or grape harvests). It's comforting, restorative, and warms you up, which is why it has become a staple on our tables (especially in winter). More and more, it’s appearing on restaurant menus as a typical dish that reflects the character of our region... and besides, it’s delicious... ready in 3, 2, 1.

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Gachas Manchegas

Jos3ma
Jos3ma @Jos3ma
Valdepeñas

This is a classic dish for long workdays in the fields (like olive or grape harvests). It's comforting, restorative, and warms you up, which is why it has become a staple on our tables (especially in winter). More and more, it’s appearing on restaurant menus as a typical dish that reflects the character of our region... and besides, it’s delicious... ready in 3, 2, 1.

This is a classic dish for long workdays in the fields (like olive or grape harvests). It's comforting, restorative, and warms you up, which is why it has become a staple on our tables (especially in winter). More and more, it’s appearing on restaurant menus as a typical dish that reflects the character of our region... and besides, it’s delicious... ready in 3, 2, 1.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings
  1. 4 tablespoonschickpea flour (also called almorta flour) (about 40 grams)
  2. 2 clovesgarlic
  3. 4 stripsbacon
  4. 4chorizo sausages
  5. 1 teaspoonsweet smoked paprika (preferably from La Vera, but any sweet smoked paprika can be used)
  6. 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
  7. 1/2 teaspoonhot smoked paprika (from La Vera, or substitute with another hot paprika)
  8. 1/2dried cayenne pepper (if you don’t have hot paprika)
  9. Salt (add to taste at the end)
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  1. 1

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil (just a little) and cook the bacon until it’s nicely browned, then set aside.

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  2. 2

    Do the same with the chorizo sausages (prick them so they release their flavor).

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  3. 3

    You’ll notice there’s more oil in the skillet now (that’s why you start with just a little oil). Add the garlic and cook over medium-low heat until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Next, add the four tablespoons of chickpea flour, stirring slowly so it absorbs the oil and cooks through (so it doesn’t taste raw).

  5. 5

    After a couple of minutes, add the paprika and mix for about 30 seconds—just enough so it doesn’t turn bitter.

  6. 6

    Add 1 cup of water (about 240 ml) for each tablespoon of flour, but add it gradually. Start with 1 cup, whisk to dissolve the flour and remove lumps, then add the rest, stirring slowly.

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  7. 7

    At first, the mixture will be liquid, but as the water evaporates, it will become creamier. Keep stirring over medium-low heat.

  8. 8

    When it reaches your desired consistency and starts to bubble, add salt to taste.

  9. 9

    At this point, you have two options: cut up the bacon and chorizo and mix some pieces into the dish, or serve it as is and let everyone add the meat to their own plate. I prefer to serve it this way and let people help themselves to the meat. Enjoy!

  10. 10

    Fun fact: Traditionally, in the fields, the skillet was placed in the center and everyone dipped bread into their own section. When someone needed to stop and drink, they’d toss a piece of bread in and say 'SOPÓN'—no one could eat until everyone had finished drinking. If someone tried to eat while the sopón was in, they’d get a tap with the stirring spoon!

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Published in the US on September 29, 2025 14:01
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