This recipe is believed to have African and Caribbean roots, influenced by Panama's multicultural history.
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Fish and Plantain Fufu
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Red snapper
2 tablespoons of Achiote oil
1 Medium onion
3 Garlic cloves
4 Chili peppers
½ kilogram of Fennel
½ kilogram of Yuca
½ kilogram of Otoe
4 cups of Fish broth
3 cups of Coconut milk
1 Green plantain
1 cup of Wheat flour
4 Finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons of Curry powder
Preparation
Step 1 : Begin by peeling and cutting the yuca, otoe, and fennel into small pieces, then set aside.
Step 2 : In a pot, heat the achiote oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and chili peppers.
Step 3 : Add the curry, reserved vegetables, and fish broth, cooking for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4 : Then, add the grated green plantain and coconut milk, simmering on low heat for another 15 minutes.
Step 5 : Cut the fish into pieces, season with salt and pepper, coat with wheat flour, and fry in hot oil; set aside.
Step 6 : Once the broth has thickened, add the chopped cilantro and taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
Step 7 : Finally, serve the soup with pieces of fried fish.





























