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Migas
Migas reads umami 6.6, richness 6.1 and salinity 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.6 · Richness 6.1 · Salinity 4.7 · Allium 4.1 · Smoke 3.0 · Heat 2.4 · Sweetness 2.1 · Funk & Ferment 1.9 · Earthy 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Nutty 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2 · Fruity 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 1 lb day-old country bread (crustless), torn into crumbs
- 4 oz chorizo, sliced
- 4 oz panceta, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup water
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 239.9 kcal, 8.2 g protein, 10.7 g fat, 26.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Dampen torn bread crumbs with salted water and leave covered overnight so they absorb evenly.
- Fry chorizo and panceta in olive oil with garlic until crispy, then add the moistened crumbs and cook over medium heat, turning constantly, until every crumb is golden and separated.
- Season with paprika and serve with fried eggs, or traditionally alongside grapes.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.