Gachas Manchegas

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.
Gachas Manchegas
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.
Steps
- 1
In a skillet, heat the olive oil (just a little) and cook the bacon until it’s nicely browned, then set aside.
- 2
Do the same with the chorizo sausages (prick them so they release their flavor).
- 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
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
After a couple of minutes, add the paprika and mix for about 30 seconds—just enough so it doesn’t turn bitter.
- 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.
- 7
At first, the mixture will be liquid, but as the water evaporates, it will become creamier. Keep stirring over medium-low heat.
- 8
When it reaches your desired consistency and starts to bubble, add salt to taste.
- 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
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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