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Chupe de Pescado

Cultural Context

Chupe de Pescado is a traditional Peruvian fish chowder that reflects the coastal culinary heritage of Peru. It combines fresh fish with local ingredients like potatoes and corn, showcasing the country's rich biodiversity. Often enjoyed as a comforting meal, it's a popular choice in coastal regions and during festive occasions. Today, variations exist, with different types of fish and spices, making it a beloved dish both in Peru and among those who appreciate Latin American cuisine.

PeruvianPEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 liters water
fish bones including the head
1/2 onion in pieces
3 pieces of ginger
2 tablespoons garlic paste
salt to taste
3 tablespoons oil
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ají panca paste
pinch of black pepper
pinch of cumin
2 tomatoes chopped without seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup pumpkin chopped
200 grams broken rice
1 corn chopped
2 potatoes chopped
stems of cilantro and huacatay
1/2 cup green fish in pieces
1/2 cup cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and huacatay
2 eggs beaten lightly
1/2 cup milk
cheese in pieces
slices of ají limo or rocoto
slices of lime

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and fiber.

1

In a pot, add 3 liters of water and the fish bones including the head.

2

Add 1/2 onion in pieces, 3 pieces of ginger, 2 tablespoons of garlic paste, and salt to taste.

3

Stir and let it boil for about 15 minutes.

4

After 15 minutes, crush the bones to release their nutrients and flavors, and let it boil for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Carefully strain the fish stock and set it aside.

6

In another pot, add 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it.

7

Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until transparent.

8

Once transparent, add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of ají panca paste, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of cumin.

9

Add 2 chopped tomatoes without seeds and stir constantly, adding a bit of stock or water to help the tomatoes break down faster.

10

Let the liquid reduce for a few minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, crushing it with your hands, and let it sauté for a few more minutes.

12

Add the reserved fish stock, 1 cup of chopped pumpkin, and 200 grams of broken rice; let it boil for 10 minutes.

13

After 10 minutes, add 1 chopped corn and 2 chopped potatoes; let it boil for another 5 minutes.

14

Then add the stems of cilantro and huacatay, 1/2 cup of green fish in pieces, 1/2 cup of cabbage, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and huacatay; mix everything and let it cook for 3 minutes.

15

Finally, add 2 lightly beaten eggs and 1/2 cup of milk while stirring constantly; also add the chopped herbs.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potstrainer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Fish ChowderChupe de Pescado a la Peruana

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