Uruguayan-style Chupín

The Uruguayan-style Chupín is a traditional dish that combines fish, vegetables, and a delicious mixture of spices and white wine. Its preparation requires patience, but the result is worth it. A feast for the senses that will transport you to the warmth of Uruguay.

The Uruguayan-style Chupín is a dish full of flavors and aromas that blend perfectly in each layer.

The layers of onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and potatoes advance with just the right touch of seasonings, creating a symphony of colors and textures in the pan.

The fish, placed on the top layer, cooks slowly by steaming, absorbing all the flavors of the surrounding ingredients.

Uruguayan-style Chupín

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

500 grams of Onion rings

200 grams of Red bell pepper rings

200 grams of Green peppers rings

200 grams of Yellow peppers rings

200 grams of Carrots sliced

200 grams of Cherry tomatoes sliced

500 grams of Potatoes sliced

1 kilogram of Firm fish

1 Garlic

1 teaspoon of Ground chili

1 pinch of Salt

Smoked paprika

2 Bay leaves

Olive oil

½ liter of Vegetable broth

¼ liter of White wine

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : In a deep skillet, pour the olive oil and aromatize for 1 minute, adding ground chili, crushed peppercorns, bay leaves, and oregano.

Step 2 : Then, remove the oil from the skillet and set aside to season the layers.

Step 3 : In the same skillet, layer the onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and potatoes, seasoning each layer with the prepared mixture.

Step 4 : Let it cook for 10 minutes, then add the wine and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 5 : Next, add the broth and let the potatoes cook with the skillet partially covered.

Step 6 : On the top layer, place the seasoned fish and cook with the skillet covered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the fish to steam and absorb the flavors.

Step 7 : Finally, let it rest for a few minutes without uncovering the skillet.

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