Talking about migas can be directly a trip to traditional Aragonese or Extremaduran tables, but what a large majority does not know is that migas are of Arab origin. The first documentation of this dish, in fact, is located in the Arab tharid, a stew that arrived in the south of Al-Andalus between 811 and the 10th century.
Tharid was made with red bread, animal fat and meat. It is believed that this recipe had more liquid than crumbs as we know them now. In fact, it is a dish that has changed over time and is also very easy to adapt to our days.
For this reason, we propose some semolina crumbs, instead of bread, which contain many proteins and amino acids. In this way we will have a lighter dish but with a traditional feel.
On the other hand, it is believed that the migas were of poor origin, since its main ingredient is simple to make. However, migas were also popular among the kings, since it is believed that at the court of Philip IV as well as Christians in the large Spanish cities, between the 15th and 16th centuries, they were consumed regularly. However, the incorporation of onion or chorizo dates back to the 20th century.
Be that as it may, add to your crumbs what we propose or what you most fancy, and create your specialty according to your tastes.
Ingredients (2-3 servings)
- 80 ml olive oil
- 1 Italian pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 260 ml of water
- salt
- 250 g fine wheat semolina
To accompany:
- olives
- fried bacon
- sardines
Preparation (30 minutes approx.):
1. Wash and cut the Italian pepper into medium pieces.
2. Put the oil in a frying pan and fry the pepper.
3. Peel and cut the garlic into 4 pieces, set aside.
4. When the pepper is fried, remove and set aside. Add salt to taste.
5. In the same oil, fry the garlic and remove it when it is golden.
6. Very carefully, pour the water into the pan, add salt and add the wheat semolina.
7. Stir constantly for about 10-15 minutes.
8. Serve the crumbs with the fried garlic and pepper and some olives.
They can also be accompanied with sardines, bacon, blood sausage, chorizo, etc.
Enjoy!
