Tapado de pescado: un plato rápido y delicioso de nuestra costa Pacífica y Caribe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and has a similar texture.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots; cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender.

Add plantains and fish; simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice; adjust seasoning if needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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