CALDILLO DE CONGRIO por @AlvaroBarrientosMontero y @SalLobosChile #ElSaborDeNuestroHogar

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.

Heat olive oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion, carrot, red bell pepper, celery, peeled tomatoes, and garlic; stir and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Add cumin, oregano, and ají de color; mix well.

Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Pour in fish stock made from conger eel head and spine, cooked with vegetables.

Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.

Add white wine and cook for another 5 minutes until alcohol evaporates.

Introduce approximately 4 peeled and diced potatoes; cover and cook for 12 minutes.

Add conger eel fillets and cook for 5 more minutes until done.

Finally, add Chilean shrimp and a splash of cream, and stir in cilantro before serving.

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