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Caldillo de Congrio

Cultural Context

Caldillo de Congrio hails from the coastal regions of Chile, where fresh seafood is a staple. This hearty eel stew reflects the country's rich maritime culture, often enjoyed as a family meal during gatherings. Traditionally, it embodies the flavors of the ocean, with the conger eel being a prized catch. Today, variations exist, with some incorporating different types of fish or additional vegetables, making it a beloved dish both in Chile and among seafood enthusiasts worldwide.

ChileanCLmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
aceite
cebolla
pimentones
ajo
zanahoria
tomate
hojas de laurel
sal
orégano
paprika
pimienta negra
comino
merquén
250 ML de vino blanco
6 papas medianas
caldo de pescado
congrio
100 ML de crema
cilantro
jugo de limón

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.

1

Colocar un poco de aceite en una olla y esperar que tome temperatura.

2

Agregar cebolla cortada en pluma, pimentones cortados en juliana, y 2 dientes de ajo enteros.

3

Cortar la zanahoria en media luna y agregarla a la olla.

4

Una vez que la cebolla se haya ablandado un poco, agregar 2 hojas de laurel y tomate picado en cubitos.

5

Agregar los condimentos: sal, orégano, paprika, pimienta negra, comino y merquén.

6

Agregar 250 ML de vino blanco a la preparación.

7

Agregar 6 papas medianas cortadas en G a la olla.

8

Agregar caldo de pescado, hecho previamente hirviendo la cabeza del congrio con cebolla, pimentón y zanahoria, hasta cubrir las papas.

9

Después de unos 5 minutos, agregar el congrio cortado en medallones.

10

Dejar cocinar hasta que las papas estén listas.

11

Una vez cocido el congrio, agregar 100 ML de crema y mezclar bien.

12

Servir en pocillos decorando con un poco de crema, cilantro y gotitas de jugo de limón.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

olla

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Congrio SoupCongrio Stew

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