Sopa de Rondon

Enjoy this exquisite Rondon soup, a typical Afro-Caribbean Panamanian delight that combines marine flavors in a coconut milk base with vegetables.

Immerse yourself in the flavor of this delicious Rondon soup, a gem of Panamanian Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

This dish combines the freshness of seafood with a creamy coconut milk base and a touch of vegetables, creating a unique experience for the palate.

Sopa de Rondon

Soups
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of Red snapper fillet

4 Chopped crabs

1 Red snapper head

Coconut pulp from 4 coconuts

1 ½ liter of Hot water

4 Green plantains

1 pound of Nampi

1 pound of Yam

1 pound of Yuca

1 pound of Sweet potato

1 pound of Breadfruit

1 Grated onion

1 Minced garlic

4 Chopped celery stalks

½ Sweet chili

6 Chopped cilantro leaves

1 Sprig of thyme

1 Chopped panamanian chili

Vegetable oil

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The first step is to grate the coconut pulp and then mix it with hot water, straining the mixture to obtain coconut milk.

Step 2 : Once obtained, set aside.

Step 3 : In a large pot, cook the fish head with the coconut milk and a pinch of salt.

Step 4 : Then, strain the preparation and reserve the broth.

Step 5 : Next, wash, peel, and chop all vegetables, then cook them with water and salt until tender.

Step 6 : Once cooked, strain the mixture and set aside.

Step 7 : In a skillet, sauté the vegetables in oil, then add the fish broth, crabs, the previously cooked vegetables, season to taste, and cook over medium heat.

Step 8 : Meanwhile, fry the snapper fillets and add them to the broth along with the vegetables.

Step 9 : Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning, cook for an additional 10 minutes, and serve the Rondon soup.

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