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Encocado de Pescado

Cultural Context

Encocado de Pescado hails from the coastal regions of Ecuador, where seafood is a staple. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty meal, this dish showcases the rich flavors of coconut and spices, reflecting the country's Afro-Ecuadorian heritage. Today, it is popular in many Ecuadorian households and can be found in coastal restaurants, often served with rice or fried plantains for a complete experience.

EcuadorianECmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb filetes de pescado
1 teaspoon sal
1/2 teaspoon pimienta
1 tablespoon achiote
3 cloves ajo
1 medium cebolla colorada
1 medium cebolla blanca
1 medium pimiento verde
1 can (13.5 oz) leche de coco
1/4 cup cilantro fresco

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: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein; chicken is more economical.

1

Sazonar los filetes de pescado individualmente con sal y pimienta por ambos lados.

2

En una sartén, colocar un poco de achiote.

3

Agregar ajo, cebolla colorada, cebolla blanca y pimiento verde a la sartén.

4

Mezclar todo muy bien y dejar que el refrito comience a tomar forma.

5

Condimentar el refrito con sal y pimienta.

6

Agregar la primera leche de coco al refrito y mezclar.

7

Agregar la segunda leche de coco y dejar que todo se integre.

8

Colocar los filetes de pescado en la mezcla y cocinar a fuego bajo.

9

Cocinar el pescado durante unos cinco minutos, evitando que se sobrecocine.

10

Mover el pescado con cuidado durante la cocción.

11

Terminar la preparación con cilantro fresco.

12

Servir los filetes de pescado bañados completamente con la salsa.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Fish in Coconut SauceEncocado de Pescado Ecuatoriano

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