Fish chupe is a delicious thick stew typical of the Ecuadorian coast. Made with fresh ingredients like fried fish, potatoes, carrots, and cilantro, it's a comforting dish served hot, perfect for enjoying at lunch. An explosion of marine flavors in every spoonful.
To enjoy a comforting plate of Fish Chupe, start by chopping the vegetables into small pieces and preparing an aromatic soffrito.
Then, add the potatoes and cook on low heat until tender.
Finally, fry the seasoned fish and add it to the pot along with other ingredients to create a delicious broth.
A perfect option to share with family.
Fish Chupe
Ingredients
2 pounds of Filleted fish
2 pounds of Yellow potato
1 cup of Milk
½ pound of Cheese
1 Corn on the cob
1 cup of Broad beans
¼ cup of Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of Achiote
1 White onion stalk
1 Cilantro sprig
2 tablespoons of Garlic seasoning
1 tablespoon of Butter
1 cup of Flour
1 Cabbage leaf
½ Carrot
½ Bell pepper
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious soup, start by chopping the carrot into cubes and the white onion into thin pieces.
Step 2 : Next, cut the corn on the cob into pieces and the stalk into small chunks.
Step 3 : Then, in a pot, sauté the white onion with achiote, butter, and half a teaspoon of garlic seasoning.
Step 4 : Add two potatoes previously cut into small cubes to the soffrito and wait until the onion is translucent before adding one and a half liters of water.
Step 5 : The remaining potatoes should be cut into larger cubes to prevent them from disintegrating during cooking and are added to the pot along with the carrot.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, season the fish with garlic and salt to taste, coat with flour, and fry in a pan with oil until golden.
Step 7 : Once done, add the fried fish to the soup pot, along with the cabbage, cheese, milk, cilantro, and a slice of bell pepper.
Step 8 : Add salt to taste and serve immediately.
Step 9 : Enjoy your meal!
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