The fish stew is a delicacy from the Ecuadorian coast, where green plantains are the star ingredient. With a blend of flavors and textures, this traditional dish delights with its fusion of seafood, vegetables, and peanut sauce, offering a feast for the palate.
To enjoy an exquisite Fish Stew, tradition blends with fresh and delicious ingredients.
The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for sharing in a family meal.
Once you try this recipe, you're sure to want to make it again and again.
Fish Stew
Ingredients
1 pound of Filleted fish (preferably croaker or golden)
3 Green plantains
½ pound of Peanut paste
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 consommé 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 cut the onions into small cubes and finely chop 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 heat and mix with 4 tablespoons of peanut paste, reserving this mixture.
Step 5 : Then, cook the grated green plantain in fish consommé or water along with more than half of the sauté.
Step 6 : Add salt, cumin, and pepper to taste.
Step 7 : When it boils, add the remaining peanut paste 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 a clay pot, layer some of the green plantain mixture, arrange the fish fillets, and pour plenty of peanut sauce.
Step 10 : Finish with another layer of green plantain.
Step 11 : Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake until golden.
Step 12 : Finally, remove from the oven, add the chopped cilantro, and it's ready to enjoy this exquisite dish! Buen provecho!
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