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Viudo de Pescado

Fish steamed over yuca, plantain and potato in banana leaves.

Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving550 kcal
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ColombiaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fish steaks1 kg
  • Lime2
  • Tomatoes3
  • Spring onions (cebolla larga)4
  • Garlic cloves2
  • Cumin1/2 tsp
  • Achiote (annatto)1/2 tsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Yuca500 g
  • Green plantains2
  • Potatoes4
  • Banana leaves4
  • Water600 ml

Method

  1. LayerLayer vegetables, then fish, in leaf-lined pot.
  2. SauceMake hogao: cook tomato and spring onion with garlic, cumin and achiote in oil until jammy. Pour over.
  3. SteamCover and steam 35 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories550 kcal
Protein38.9 g
Carbohydrates79.1 g
Fat10.2 g
Fibre7.4 g
Sugar13.6 g
Sodium540 mg
Saturated fat1.6 g
Serving sizeabout 640 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Viudo de Pescado take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Viudo de Pescado?

About 550 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 640 g each.

Which allergens does Viudo de Pescado contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Viudo de Pescado from?

Viudo de Pescado is a main course from Colombia. Fish steamed over yuca, plantain and potato in banana leaves.

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