Jorge's Caldeirada (Portuguese Fish Stew) | Our Recipes E1

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne offers heat at a lower cost.

Go to a local market to buy fresh fish and produce.

Select 1-2 lbs of various fish including salmon and skate.

Pick up basic produce: potatoes, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

Back at the apartment, rinse off all ingredients.

Salt every piece of fish.

Peel and slice the potatoes, red and yellow peppers, and tomatoes.

Thinly slice the onions and dice the garlic.

Layer the stew starting with onions, followed by red and yellow peppers, sliced tomatoes, and diced garlic.

Add thinly sliced potatoes on top, followed by another layer of onions and tomatoes.

Season generously with salt, then add 1 cup of white wine and a pinch of paprika and turmeric.

Place the pot on medium heat to simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.

Add fresh herbs (cilantro and parsley) and layer in the fish pieces.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top of the fish.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 5-8 minutes until the fish is cooked.

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