How to Prepare Chilcano de Pescado: A Traditional Peruvian Dish
Chilcano de pescado is a classic Peruvian dish that combines the flavors of fresh fish, corn, and chili peppers in a unique and delicious way. This traditional meal is often enjoyed during the festive season, especially during fiestas and celebrations. If you’re looking to recreate this flavorful dish at home, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to prepare chilcano de pescado.
Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450g) of fresh white fish, such as sea bass or tilapia
– 1 lb (450g) of fresh corn on the cob
– 1 lb (450g) of red onions
– 1 lb (450g) of green onions
– 1 lb (450g) of red chili peppers
– 1 lb (450g) of white chili peppers
– 1 lb (450g) of garlic
– 1 lb (450g) of cilantro
– 1 lb (450g) of lemon
– 1 lb (450g) of salt
– 1 lb (450g) of pepper
– 1 lb (450g) of achiote powder
– 1 lb (450g) of cumin
– 1 lb (450g) of water
– 1 lb (450g) of red wine vinegar
– 1 lb (450g) of olive oil
Instructions:
1. Begin by preparing the fish. Clean and scale the fish, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large pot, combine the water, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add the fish pieces to the boiling liquid and let them cook for about 10 minutes. The fish should be tender and flaky.
4. While the fish is cooking, prepare the corn. Remove the husks and silk from the corn on the cob, then cut the corn into bite-sized pieces.
5. In a separate pot, cook the corn in boiling water until it’s tender, about 5 minutes.
6. In a blender, combine the red onions, green onions, red chili peppers, white chili peppers, garlic, cilantro, lemon, salt, pepper, achiote powder, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
7. Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Add the corn to the same pot with the chili mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Add the blended chili mixture to the pot with the corn and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked fish with the corn and chili mixture. Ensure that the fish is well-coated with the chili mixture.
10. Serve the chilcano de pescado hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lemon slices. Enjoy this traditional Peruvian dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
