Tapao de Pescado (Steamed Fish)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Cooking time
60 minutes
Number of servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
14
cup(s) water
2500
gr (2 1/2 kg) fish, cut into thick slices
4
piece(s) green plantains, peeled and cut into large chunks
500
gr papa china bulbs (rascadera or badú)
500
gr potatoes, peeled and chopped
4
piece(s) scallion stalks, chopped
2
piece(s) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
4
clove(s) garlic, chopped
1
tbsp chillangua (Afro-Colombian herb), chopped
1
tsp poleo (Colombian pennyroyal), chopped
salt and pepper
Directions
- In boiling water cook plantains and yuca for 25 minutes.
- Add fish, refrito, salt and pepper, cook covered for 15 minutes.
- Add coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Serve.