Patarashca

Patarashca is an Amazonian dish that consists of fish stuffed and cooked on the grill. Peruvian cuisine is so diverse that it preserves these traditional jungle dishes, prepared with a variety of flavors that make them truly delicious.

Patarashca is an Amazonian recipe originating from Peru, distinguished by its fish stuffed and cooked on the grill. This culinary delight is part of the rich Peruvian gastronomy, showcasing unique flavors from the jungle.

It is said that its name comes from the technique of wrapping the fish in bijao leaves and cooking it over embers, giving it a characteristic smoky flavor. Try it and enjoy!

Patarashca

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Patarashca

4 Whole fish

2 tablespoons of Ground garlic

2 Onions

5 Sweet peppers

1 Cilantro branch

4 tablespoons of Oil

Bijao leaves

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Cumin

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first carefully clean the fish.

Step 2 : Next, season them with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.

Step 3 : In a bowl, combine chopped onion, ground garlic, sweet peppers, cilantro, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin, then mix well.

Step 4 : Use this mixture to stuff the fish.

Step 5 : Then, place the stuffed fish on bijao leaves.

Step 6 : Cook the fish on the grill for about 10 minutes, turning them to ensure even cooking.

Step 7 : Finally, serve the fish accompanied by boiled yuca and roasted or fried plantains to complete this delicious dish.

Step 8 : Enjoy your meal!

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Carefully clean the fish and season with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor. Patarashca - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Prepare a mixture of chopped onion, ground garlic, sweet peppers, cilantro, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin; then stuff the fish with this preparation. Patarashca - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Wrap the stuffed fish in bijao leaves and place them on the grill. Patarashca - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Cook on the grill for approximately 10 minutes, turning them to cook evenly, and serve with boiled yuca and roasted or fried plantains. Patarashca - Preparation - Step 4

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