Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth

Instructions

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

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

3- Remove from the heat and set aside.

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

5- Fry the bread with the remaining garlic clove.

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

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

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

9- Stir in the paprika.

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

11- Cook for 5-10 mins.

12- Stir through the parsley and keep warm.

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

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

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

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