Ecuadorian Encebollado Recipe

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

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

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture with added nutrients, while potatoes are often more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: chili flakes

Salsa verde adds flavor without extra calories, while chili flakes are a cost-effective spice.

In a pot, cook the fish in water with salt, cumin, and garlic for 10 minutes.

Remove the fish and set aside.

In the same pot, add yuca and cook until soft.

In a pan, sauté onions and tomatoes in vegetable oil, then add them to the pot.

Shred the fish and return it to the pot, simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon.

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