Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth

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Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 Drain the beans, then tip into a large pan with 2 litres of water.

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   Simmer with the whole garlic cloves, bay leaves and thyme for 30 mins or until cooked and tender.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside.

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   step 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan.

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   Fry the bread with the remaining garlic clove.

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   When golden and crisp, scoop out and drain on kitchen paper.

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   Add the chorizo to the pan, fry until crisp, tip out and keep warm with the bread.

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   step 3 Add another 2 tbsp oil and the onion to the pan, and cook for 5 mins until softened.

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   Stir in the paprika.

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    Drain the beans and add to the onions with the chicken stock and 2 tsp salt.

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    Cook for 5-10 mins.

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    Stir through the parsley and keep warm.

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    step 4 Season the hake and heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in the frying pan.

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    Put the hake, skin-side down, in the pan and cook for 3-5 mins over a mediumhigh heat to crisp up the skin.

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    Flip the fish over and cook for a further 3-5 mins until cooked through.

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    Spoon the white bean mix into bowls, place the hake on top and finish with the fried bread, chorizo and a little more thyme.

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