Marmitako guiso de temporada

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the onion and chop it as finely as possible.
  2. 2Cut the green pepper into small squares.
  3. 3Slice the garlic cloves.
  4. 4Cut the potatoes into chunks.
  5. 5Heat a good splash of oil in a pot.
  6. 6Add the chopped vegetables to the pot.
  7. 7Add a touch of salt and cook with patience until the onion is translucent.
  8. 8Add half a chopped chili pepper (optional).
  9. 9Add the crushed natural tomato and reduce it slightly.
  10. 10Stir in about half a jar of choricero pepper pulp for color and flavor.
  11. 11Add the potatoes and cook for a couple of minutes.
  12. 12Add two bay leaves and a splash of white wine, letting it evaporate.
  13. 13Cover with fish stock.
  14. 14Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  15. 15Season the bonito with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  16. 16Mash a couple of potatoes from the stew if a thicker broth is desired, then adjust salt.
  17. 17Once the potato is cooked to your liking, turn off the heat.
  18. 18Add the seasoned tuna, spreading it evenly.
  19. 19Cover the pot and let the stew rest for 5 minutes.
  20. 20Add a good handful of fresh parsley at the last minute.

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo bonito
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 kilo potatoes
  • 3 or 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 splash oil
  • 0.5 chili pepper, chopped
  • crushed natural tomato
  • 0.5 jar choricero pepper pulp
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 splash white wine
  • fish stock
  • 1 pinch salt
  • pepper
  • 1 handful fresh parsley

Tips

  • Stir occasionally during cooking to release starch from potatoes and thicken the broth.
  • For a thicker broth, mash a couple of cooked potatoes and add them to the stew.
  • Cut the bonito into small, not too thick, cubes for perfect doneness.
  • Let the stew rest for 5 minutes after adding the tuna.