Caldillo de Congrio - Cocina Chilena | Slucook

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.

Prepare all ingredients in advance and cut them into the necessary portions.

Heat olive oil in a traditional clay pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.

Add bell peppers, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook until tender.

Incorporate garlic, cilantro stems, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes into the mixture.

Add paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot and mix well.

Stir in tomato concentrate for additional flavor and pastiness.

Pour in white wine and let it cook to reduce the alcohol content.

Cut potatoes into wedges and add them to the pot, cooking until tender.

Add the conger eel pieces to the pot after the potatoes are nearly cooked.

Pour in the hot fish stock and let everything simmer together.

Cooking Techniques

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