Originally from Panama's Caribbean coasts, this delicious dish has become popular nationwide due to its exquisite flavor.
The combination of fresh fish and coconut milk gives it a special meaning in local cuisine, making it ideal to serve with salads, rice, plantains, and more.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this exquisite recipe together!
Fish with Coconut Milk
Ingredients
2 pounds of Fish
½ Onion
1 Bell pepper
4 Cilantro stems
2 Garlic cloves
2 cups of Coconut milk
2 tablespoons of Achiote
¼ cup of Oil
1 Bouillon cube
½ Lemon
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, it is recommended to start by seasoning the fish with salt to taste.
Step 2 : Next, mix the oil with the achiote and stir for about 10 minutes to let the achiote release its color.
Step 3 : Then, strain the oil with achiote and add it to a heated pot along with the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro.
Step 4 : Sauté the mixture for approximately 2 minutes, then add the coconut milk and the bouillon cube, stirring well until all ingredients are integrated.
Step 5 : Once the ingredients are well combined, gently add the fish, making sure the coconut milk covers all of it.
Step 6 : Let it cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
Step 7 : Finally, once the fish is ready, remove from heat and add the juice of half a lemon to finish the preparation.
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