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✅️ABUELITA enseña cómo hacer MOTE DE PESCADO FRITO a sus casi 90 AÑOS ❤️

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Mote de Pescado Frito

Cultural Context

Mote de Pescado Frito is a beloved dish from the coastal regions of Colombia, particularly in the Caribbean area. It reflects the local fishing culture, where fresh fish is abundant and often fried to perfection. Traditionally served with a side of avocado and a fresh salad, it embodies the simplicity and vibrancy of Colombian cuisine. Today, variations can be found across the country, with some regions adding unique spices or serving it with different sides, showcasing the dish's adaptability and enduring popularity.

ColombianCOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups ñame
2 cups papa
2 cups yuca
1/2 cup manteca de cerdo
1 lb pescado bocachico
1 tablespoon salt
4 cloves ajo
1 medium cebolla roja
1 medium tomate
1 cup aceite

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining texture.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is often more affordable and has a mild flavor.

1

Put a pot on the stove and add ñame, ensuring there's enough for the dish.

2

If ñame is unavailable, substitute with papa or yuca as alternatives.

3

Chop the ñame into small pieces for quicker cooking.

4

Heat the oil until hot for frying the fish.

5

Prepare the fish by washing it with lime juice to remove any impurities.

6

If bocachico is unavailable, any other fish can be used, like bagre.

7

Season the fish with salt while cooking.

8

Chop garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish.

9

Chop onion and tomato finely for the sofrito.

10

Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion, tomato, and garlic to create the sofrito.

11

Cook the sofrito until the tomato and onion are softened.

12

Add the fish to the pot with the ñame, ensuring it cooks thoroughly and breaks apart easily.

13

Stir the mixture to ensure the fish is well integrated and flavors meld together.

14

Let it cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes after adding the sofrito.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

frying panmixing bowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Fried Fish MoteMote de Pescado

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