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Guiso de Pescado del Nilo al Vapor

Cultural Context

Originating from the shores of Lake Victoria, Guiso de Pescado del Nilo al Vapor reflects Uganda's rich fishing heritage. Traditionally enjoyed during communal meals, this dish highlights the local Nile perch, celebrated for its delicate flavor and texture. Today, variations can be found across East Africa, adapting to local ingredients while maintaining the essence of this beloved stew.

UgandanUGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 slices of bread
almonds
olive oil
merluza (hake)
chipirones (squid)
cigalas (langoustines)
gambas (shrimp)
mejillones (mussels)
almejas (clams)
onions
red bell pepper
green bell pepper
garlic
tomatoes
pimiento choricero (pepper paste)
tomato concentrate
pulpa de ñora (pepper paste)
saffron
ron (rum)
potatoes
water
parsley
salt

Nile perch

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is more widely available and often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Cut 2 slices of bread about 1 centimeter thick and toast them.

2

Toast raw almonds at a temperature of 6 out of 9, being careful not to burn them, then set aside.

3

Fry the fish, squid, langoustines, shrimp, and mussels, adding a bit of salt to flavor the oil.

4

Soak clams in cold water with a bit of salt for 30 minutes to remove sand, then set aside.

5

In a pan with olive oil, add the hake and squid, frying them briefly to mark the fish, then set aside.

6

Add langoustines and shrimp to the same pan and mark them for 30-40 seconds, then set aside.

7

In the same oil, add sliced onions, red and green bell peppers, and garlic, adding a bit of salt and cooking for 10 minutes at a temperature of 6 out of 9.

8

Add peeled and diced tomatoes and cook for another 4-5 minutes at low temperature.

9

Incorporate a tablespoon of pimiento choricero, a teaspoon of tomato concentrate, and a teaspoon of pulpa de ñora, cooking for about a minute.

10

Make a space in the middle of the mixture and quickly add saffron, toasting it for 5-6 seconds before mixing it in.

11

Add a bit of rum and cook for 1-2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

12

Transfer the mixture to a jar and blend it until smooth, then return it to the pan.

13

In the jar, add the toasted bread, almonds, and a bunch of parsley to make a thickening paste, then set aside.

14

Prepare the potatoes by cutting them to release starch, then add to the pan and stir for a minute before adding water to cover them.

15

Cook the potatoes for about 20-25 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary and stirring occasionally.

16

Check the seasoning and add salt if needed, then cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.

17

In the last 5 minutes, add clams, mussels, marked hake, squid, langoustines, and shrimp to the pot, stirring gently until everything is cooked through and the shellfish open.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

panjarknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Nile Fish StewGuiso de Pescado

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