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Viche Manabita

Cultural Context

Viche Manabita hails from the coastal region of Ecuador, particularly the Manabí province. This dish is a celebration of local ingredients, combining fresh fish with the rich flavors of coconut and peanuts, often enjoyed during family gatherings or special occasions. It reflects the coastal culinary traditions of Ecuador and has gained popularity beyond its region, with variations appearing in various Ecuadorian households.

EcuadorianECmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb langostino
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium red onion
1 medium green onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup peanuts
4 cups water
1 cup squash (zapallo)
1 cup corn (choclo)
1 cup yuca
1 cup cambote
2 medium plantains (plátano)
1/2 cup cilantro
2 medium ripe plantains (madurito)
2 medium green plantains

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

1

Prepare all ingredients beforehand.

2

Start by making a refrito with achote oil, garlic, red onion, green onion, and bell pepper, cooking on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

3

Add salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano to the refrito.

4

Incorporate pasta de maní into the refrito for flavor.

5

Remove part of the refrito for later use in plátano balls.

6

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

7

Add zapallo and choclo, cooking for about 10 minutes.

8

Add cilantro stems for extra flavor.

9

Once those are halfway cooked, add yuca and cambote, stirring occasionally.

10

Prepare plátano balls by grating the plátano and mixing with the refrito to form a dough.

11

Shape the dough into small balls and add them to the soup once they are ready to float.

12

Add madurito (ripe plantain) to the soup.

13

Blend green plantain, green onion, cilantro, pasta de maní, and water to thicken the soup.

14

Add the langostinos (shrimp) to the soup and season with garlic paste, salt, and pepper.

15

Wait for the langostinos to cook before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potpanknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishpeanuts

Also Known As

VicheViche de Pescado

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