
Caldillo de Congrio
Caldillo de Congrio is a traditional Chilean fish stew made with congrio, a type of eel-like fish, potatoes, onions, and spices.
Ingredients
- Lime (1, juiced)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- White wine (1/2 cup)
- Fish stock (4 cups)
- Red bell pepper (1, diced)
- Tomatoes (2 medium, diced)
- Potatoes (3 medium, peeled and diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 large, chopped)
- Congrio fillets (1.5 pounds)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the fish stock and white wine. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cut the congrio fillets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve the caldillo de congrio hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 40 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g