In some cases local ingredients (such as Iberian pork) will not be available in your area, so I will suggest products you can use instead. It will not taste the same, of course but, if you really want to try the real thing, you know where to go!

The first recipe I am sharing with you is migas veratas, La Vera style fried breadcrumbs (La Vera is an area in the north-east of Extremadura). Migas can be cooked in very different ways, depending on the area of Extremadura you visit; these ones are, in my opinion, probably the best and tastier. A hearty dish perfect for winter.

Ingredients for 2 people

1 loaf of stale white bread (baguette or similar)

2 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled and scored

1 red pepper, chopped

3 or 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon sweet paprika from La Vera*

Olive oil

1 glass of water

Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Fry the garlic cloves, the pepper and the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the sweet paprika and stir quickly to avoid the paprika getting burnt.

3. Add the water and the bread and cook it, stirring constantly, for 30 minutes at medium heat.

The result