World Flavors Cookbook

Fanesca

Name: Fanesca
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 12 types of grains/legumes (beans, corn, lentils, peas, etc.) 1kg soaked and cooked salt cod (bacalao) 2 cups peanut paste Milk and cream Pumpkin (zapallo) and squash (zambo) Cilantro, achiote, and onions Mini empanadas and hard-boiled eggs for garnish

A sacred Lenten soup made with 12 different grains and legumes, symbolizing the 12 apostles, served with salt cod.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

12 types of grains/legumes (beans, corn, lentils, peas, etc.) 1kg soaked and cooked salt cod (bacalao) 2 cups peanut paste Milk and cream Pumpkin (zapallo) and squash (zambo) Cilantro, achiote, and onions Mini empanadas and hard-boiled eggs for garnish

Instructions

The preparation takes days as grains must be soaked and cooked separately. In a massive pot, prepare a base with achiote, onions, and garlic. Add the mashed cooked squash and peanut paste. Gradually add the various grains and the salt cod. Stir constantly to avoid burning. Add milk until a creamy consistency is achieved. Serve with hard-boiled eggs, fried plantains, and mini empanadas.