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Ecuadorian Encebollado

Ecuadorian Encebollado

A popular ecuadorian home-style dish with fresh tuna, yuca, red onions, well suited for a family weekly menu.

Time70 min
Servings5
Calories215 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • fresh tuna600 g
  • yuca (cassava)500 g
  • red onion2 pcs
  • tomato3 pcs
  • lime2 pcs
  • cilantro30 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste

Instructions

1

For Ecuadorian Encebollado, cut red onions, tomatoes and fresh tuna into convenient pieces.

2

In a pot, warm a little fat or liquid and gently cook red onions for 3-5 minutes.

3

Add fresh tuna, red onions and tomatoes and pour in water.

4

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until the firmest components are tender.

5

At the end, stir in yuca, limes and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.

6

Serve the soup at the right temperature: hot for hearty soups or well chilled for cold soups.