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Encebollado

Ecuadorian tuna and onion stew
Servings: 2
Calories: 842kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh tuna cut into cubes
  • 1 lb yuca peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tomatoes cut into chunks
  • 3/4 large red onion cut into chunks
  • 1 long green pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems finely chopped
  • 3 cups fish stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the tomato salsa

  • 1/2 tomato minced
  • 1/4 large red onion finely sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 lime juice only
  • salt and pepper to taste

To finish

  • 2 sprigs cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 avocado peeled and sliced

Instructions

For the Tomato Salsa

  • Simply mix all the ingredients together and season to taste. Set aside until ready to eat.

For the Encebollado

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and green pepper with a pinch of salt. Fry for about 5 minutes, until softened and starting to color.
  • Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the tuna. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, then lift the fish out of the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, cilantro stems, cumin, and red pepper flakes to the onions. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, scraping at the bottom of the pan to lift up any fishy flavor.
  • Add the yuca and the fish stock. Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer. Cook for about 20-30 minutes until the yuca is tender but still holds its shape.
  • Return the tuna to the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Season to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with spoons of the tomato and red onion salsa and slices of avocado. Garnish with the reserved cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 69g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 696mg | Sugar: 10g