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Rondon

Cultural Context

Rondon is a traditional dish from Venezuela's coastal regions, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. It showcases the rich flavors of the Caribbean, blending fresh fish with the creaminess of coconut milk and the heartiness of root vegetables. Today, Rondon is celebrated not only in Venezuela but also in other Caribbean nations, each adding their own twist to this beloved stew.

CaribbeanVEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb yuca
2 green plantains
1 cup bell peppers (chiltoma)
3 cloves garlic
1 lb quequisque (malanga)
2 cups coconut milk (leche de coco)
1 lb fish (pescado)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream + water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious alternative.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides protein while being more accessible.

1

Prepare the ingredients by cutting the yuca, banano verde, chiltoma, and quequisque into small pieces.

2

Blend fresh coconut with water to make coconut milk and strain it.

3

Sauté the chopped onion and chiltoma in a skillet with oil until fragrant.

4

Season the fish with salt and sear it in the skillet until browned on both sides.

5

Remove the fish and set aside, keeping the flavorful oil in the skillet.

6

Add the sautéed vegetables back to the skillet and cook until soft.

7

Add the coconut milk to the skillet along with the yuca and quequisque, and season with salt and pepper.

8

Add a whole chile cabro for flavor without cutting it.

9

Simmer until the yuca and quequisque are tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewingseasoning

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

RondónRondon de Pescado

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