dinner · everyday
Fanesca (Easter grain and salt cod soup)
Ecuador's Holy Week soup of twelve grains and beans, squash and salt cod in a milky peanut base with festive garnishes.
- Time
- 180min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk, egg, peanuts and fish.
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Method
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1
Make a refrito of onion, garlic, annatto, cumin and oregano.
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2
Add the squash purée, milk and peanut butter and simmer.
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3
Add the grains, beans, rice and flaked salt cod and simmer 30 minutes, stirring, until the fish is hot through and flakes.
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4
Finish with cream and cheese; season.
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5
Serve hot with egg, plantain, parsley and mini empanadas.
