Recipe for Caldillo De Congrio

conger eel

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: hake

Cod is a leaner alternative, while hake is often more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while cooking wine is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, while spinach is versatile and economical.

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan until hot and the butter is melted.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and lots of garlic; sweat down until softened.

Add diced red bell pepper and peeled, seeded tomatoes; cook until vegetables are tender.

Pour in homemade seafood stock made from conger eel parts; bring to a simmer.

Season with salt to taste, adjusting later as needed.

Reduce heat and add three bay leaves; let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Taste and adjust salt as necessary, stirring well.

Add chopped flat leaf parsley and sliced potatoes; mix in.

Introduce pieces of conger eel into the pot.

Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Turn off the heat and squeeze lime juice into the stew before serving.

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