Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Green plantains (or guineos)8
- Water2 L
- Salt1 tsp
- Fish, whole1.2 kg
- Coconut milk800 ml
- Water500 ml
- Onion1
- Garlic3 cloves
Method
- MachucaBoil the green plantains; pound in a wooden mortar (hana) until smooth and sticky.
- SoupSimmer fish in coconut milk with onion and garlic; serve with machuca.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 699 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 88.0 g |
| Fat | 34.3 g |
| Fibre | 8.9 g |
| Sugar | 41.5 g |
| Sodium | 499 mg |
| Saturated fat | 28.5 g |
| Serving size | about 910 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Fish, Coconut. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Machuca take to make?
About 45 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Machuca?
About 699 kcal per serving, with 25 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 910 g each.
Which allergens does Machuca contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Fish, Coconut. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Machuca from?
Machuca is a main course from Honduras. Garífuna mashed green plantain served with coconut fish soup.