Fish cazuela is a delicacy from the Ecuadorian coast, where green plantain is the star ingredient. With a blend of flavors and textures, this traditional dish delights with its fusion of seafood, vegetables, and honey sauce, offering a feast for the palate.
To enjoy an exquisite Fish Cazuela, traditional flavors are mixed with fresh and delicious ingredients.
The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for sharing at a family meal.
Once you try this recipe, you will surely not resist making it again and again.
Fish Cazuela
Ingredients
1 pound of Filleted fish (preferably corvina or dorado)
3 Green plantains
½ pound of Honey pasta
2 tablespoons of Oil or achiote
2 Red onions
2 Chopped green peppers
2 tablespoons of Garlic
2 Chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon of Finely chopped cilantro
2 liters of Fish broth or water
Salt, pepper, and cumin
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by washing, peeling, and grating the green plantains, adding a little oil or achiote to prevent oxidation.
Step 2 : Next, finely chop the onions into small cubes and finely dice the tomatoes and peppers.
Step 3 : In a skillet, make a sauté with oil or achiote, adding the onions, peppers, garlic, tomato, salt, pepper, and cumin.
Step 4 : Once ready, remove the sauté from the heat and mix it with 4 tablespoons of honey pasta, reserving this mixture.
Step 5 : Then, cook the grated green plantain in fish broth or water along with more than half of the sauté.
Step 6 : Add salt, cumin, and pepper to taste.
Step 7 : When boiling, add the remaining honey pasta and cook for 30 minutes, stirring constantly to blend the flavors.
Step 8 : Meanwhile, season the fish fillets with cumin, salt, and pepper.
Step 9 : In an earthenware pot, layer the green plantain masa, place the fish fillets on top, and add plenty of honey sauce.
Step 10 : Finish with another layer of green plantain.
Step 11 : Place the cazuela in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake until golden.
Step 12 : Finally, remove from the oven, add the chopped cilantro, and enjoy this exquisite dish! Bon appétit!
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