Encebollado
Encebollado is a classic Ecuadorean soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Tuna (fresh, in one piece), Cassava (peeled, in batons), Red onion (thinly sliced), Tomatoes, Lime, Ground cumin, Coriander, Garlic and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.
Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
If you enjoy authentic Ecuadorean cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Llapingachos.
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Ingredients
- Tuna (fresh, in one piece)700 g
- Cassava (peeled, in batons)700 g
- Red onion (thinly sliced)2 pieces
- Tomatoes3 pieces
- Lime3 pieces
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Coriander30 g
- Garlic4 cloves
- Vegetable oil40 ml
- Salt and pepperTo taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Cure the onion in the juice of two limes with salt and leave it at least fifteen minutes.
Fry the garlic and tomatoes with the cumin for five minutes, add a litre and a half of water and bring it up.
Lower in the tuna whole and poach it fifteen minutes on a low heat. Fish does not tolerate a hard boil.
Lift out the fish, strain the broth and return it to the heat. Cook the cassava in it for twenty minutes, until soft.
Flake the tuna coarsely, discarding the dark parts, and return it to the pot for two minutes.
Ladle it out and top with the cured onion and its juice and coriander. Serve with a wedge of lime.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Encebollado carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, tuna (fresh, in one piece) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.
Chef Technique Tips
Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.
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