How to make Fish Stew

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Put on an apron and wash hands.

Gather ingredients: garlic cloves, pink salt, cumin, Mexican oregano, bean sprouts, green beans, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, cilantro, water, and vegetable oil.

Wash and disinfect the catfish with running water and lemon, ensuring it's clean and not slimy.

Trim the edges of the green beans and reserve them.

Cut the edges off the celery and scallions, then rinse all vegetables.

Peel the carrots and slice them into small pieces.

Slice the tomatoes and onion into squares, using one whole onion and three tomatoes, and set aside.

Slice the garlic cloves and set aside.

Slice the zucchini and percolate pear into small squares, reserving the zucchini for later.

Slice the bell pepper into cubes.

Heat a pan and add the diced tomatoes and onion, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add the bell pepper to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to release flavors.

Add the celery, carrots, and percolate pear to the pan, omitting the zucchini for now.

Add sliced garlic, cumin, and pink salt to taste, along with Mexican oregano, and combine everything.

Add water to the pan and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.

Once boiling, add the remaining vegetables including zucchini and the catfish.

Cook for about 5 minutes, then add cilantro and cover the pan.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the soup is ready and fragrant.

Plate the soup, adding scallions, lemon, and serrano chili as garnishes.

Serve with tortilla or rice if desired.

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