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 - Serves 6
- 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
Let's Get Started
- 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 Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g