Easy Fanesca Imitation

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   Ahead of time, cook the squashes, cabbage, rice and beans separately and soak the fish. Save the liquids from the beans and fish.

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   If the broad beans still have the shells, remove them.

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   When ready to prepare:.

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   1. In a large pot, fry onion in 1 T butter with achiote and 3 minced cloves of garlic until the onion is transparent.

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   2. Add pepper and1/4 tsp cumin and fry additional minute.

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   3. Cut the fish in medium sized pieces (to preference).

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   4. Add a half cup of saved fish water, half-and-half, and the bean water to make one liter of liquid. If the bean water does not reach a liter, add water.

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   5. Add peanut butter, squash, sambo, cabbage, and rice; boil for 20 minutes, stirring, until it reaches a creamy consistency.

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   6. Add the hominy, both types of beans (make sure the broad beans have no shells), and peas, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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    7. Add the fish, simmer for 5 minutes. More of the fish water may be added to taste.

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    8. Add chochos.

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    Top with any/all of the following:.

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    1. Fried plantain: Cut the plantains into pieces about an inch long, microwave until soft, press flat with a flat knife or a can, and fry in oil of your choice until golden brown.

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    2. Hard-boiled egg, peeled and halved.

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    3. Empanadas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.