Authentic Migas Recipe Spain, Europe

Most national cuisines around the world have at least one traditional dish based almost entirely on leftovers, and Spain and Portugal are no exceptions to this rule. Their specialty is called migas, which translates as breadcrumbs, and it can be served as an appetizer, side dish or an individual meal for lunch or breakfast. The key ingredient for this dish is old, dry bread which is combined with oil or lard, garlic, salt, and paprika. Migas can often be enhanced with fresh or leftover meat, sausages, bacon, ham, fish, vegetables, eggs, or anything else from the pantry – there are even sweet versions of migas which include fruit, nuts, cinnamon, and chocolate. When it comes to preparation, it is rather simple: the bread is cut into slices or small pieces, or crumbled by hand, and soaked in slightly salted water — either overnight or until it becomes moist. Next, some oil or lard is heated on a frying pan, followed by garlic and paprika which give migas its distinctive taste.... Read more