Poach the garlic and onion with a pinch of salt until slightly caramelized
Add the cayenne peppers and stir fry for a couple of minutes
Add the paprika and tomato paste, cook for two more minutes
Add the tomatoes and reduce the liquid
Crack-cut the potatoes directly into the pot using the cascar technique to release starch
Cover with warm water and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft
Add the chickpeas and spinach, cook for 5 minutes with the pot covered
Place the cod in the pot, simmer for 1 minute, then turn off heat and cover with lid
Let rest for 10 minutes to allow residual heat to cook the cod
Soft boil eggs for 5 minutes until yolk is runny
Serve the stew with a soft boiled egg on top and garnish with parsley
