World Flavors Cookbook

Encocado de Pescado

Name: Encocado de Pescado
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 500g firm white fish (corvina or snapper) 2 cups fresh coconut milk 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped Cilantro and "chillangua" (wild cilantro) Lime juice

A signature coastal dish of fish simmered in a rich, fresh coconut milk sauce.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

500g firm white fish (corvina or snapper) 2 cups fresh coconut milk 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped Cilantro and "chillangua" (wild cilantro) Lime juice

Instructions

Marinate the fish in lime juice and salt. Prepare a refrito with onion and pepper in achiote. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the fish pieces and cook gently for 10-12 minutes until done. Finish with a generous amount of fresh cilantro. Serve with white rice and fried plantains.