FANESCA (ECUADOREAN LENTEN CHOWDER)
Provided by Maricel Presilla
Categories Soup/Stew Fish Sauté Super Bowl Feta Cod Lentil Butternut Squash Summer Family Reunion Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 16 cups (serving 8 as a main course)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Rinse cod well, then soak in water to cover in a large bowl, changing water 3 or 4 times, 12 hours total. If cod is still too salty, repeat process. Drain cod.
- While cod is soaking, cook achiote seeds in oil in a small saucepan over moderate heat until oil begins to bubble. Cool seeds in oil, then pour through a sieve, discarding seeds.
- Heat achiote oil in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, 30 seconds. Add scallions and cumin, then sauté, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in two thirds of cheese until incorporated.
- Stir in lentils and carrots and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut 2 ears corn crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices, and cut corn kernels from remaining 2 ears, discarding the 2 cobs.
- Stir all corn into soup with snow peas, zucchini, calabaza, cabbage, limas, baby peas, hot milk, and butter and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in mixed beans, hominy, and heart of palm and simmer 5 minutes. Add cod, in 1 piece, and cook 2 minutes.
- To serve, remove cod from chowder and stir in remaining cheese. Cut cod into 2-inch pieces. Ladle chowder into bowls and top each serving with a piece of fish.
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Sajnakumar Ram
sram62@gmail.comThis fanesca was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the vegetables were cooked just right. I especially loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Kyeyune Reagan
r.k80@gmail.comI was really disappointed with this fanesca recipe. The broth was bland and the vegetables were overcooked. I think I might have made a mistake somewhere in the recipe, so I'll definitely try it again another time.
Tsakani Angel
a-tsakani@hotmail.comThis fanesca was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers. Also, I would have liked the broth to be a bit thicker. Overall, though, this is a solid recipe.
Owolabi Frosh
f@gmail.comThis fanesca was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the dish was very filling. I especially loved the crispy fried plantains on top. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahar Sahib
s_m@hotmail.comThis was my first time making fanesca, and I was really happy with how it turned out. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the avocado and sour cream. I will definitely be making this ag
Alonzo Morales
m.alonzo46@yahoo.comThis fanesca was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the vegetables were cooked just right. I especially loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Buteme Ritah
r61@aol.comI was really disappointed with this fanesca recipe. The broth was bland and the vegetables were overcooked. I think I might have made a mistake somewhere in the recipe, so I'll definitely try it again another time.
Alisher Bhatti
abhatti@aol.comThis fanesca was a bit too bland for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll add more spices. Also, I would have liked the vegetables to be a bit more tender. Overall, though, this is a solid recipe.
MD Mafujul
mafujul_md11@hotmail.comThis fanesca was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the dish was very filling. I especially loved the crispy fried plantains on top. I will definitely be making this again.
omar waleed
ow65@aol.comI'm not a big fan of fanesca, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the avocado and sour cream. I would definitely make this again.
LootToKill
loottokill@gmail.comThis fanesca was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers. Also, I would have liked the broth to be a bit thicker. Overall, though, this is a solid recipe.
Khadija Bello
bellok@aol.comThis fanesca was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the vegetables were cooked just right. I especially loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Aknepali Babu
aknepali.b@hotmail.frI was really excited to try this fanesca recipe, but unfortunately it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The broth was bland and the vegetables were overcooked. I think I might have made a mistake somewhere in the recipe, so I'll definitely try
Ritu Chaudhary
chaudharyritu@hotmail.frThis fanesca was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use less salt and more pepper. Also, I would have liked the vegetables to be a bit more tender. Overall, though, this is a solid recipe.
Wajinat
wajinat@gmail.comI'm a big fan of Ecuadorian cuisine, and this fanesca recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic and delicious, and the dish was very easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Leif Stenberg
stenberg-l6@hotmail.co.ukThis fanesca was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dish that was enjoyed by everyone at the table. I especially loved the crispy fried plantains on top.
Ayonna Payne
payne-ayonna84@gmail.comI've never had fanesca before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The broth is flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
McKenzie Gutierrez
mg@gmail.comThis fanesca recipe was a hit at our Easter celebration! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the combination of ingredients was perfect. We especially loved the addition of the fava beans and corn, which gave the dish a unique and delic