Caldeirada: A Traditional Portuguese Stew (Recipe)

Caldeirada also known as Portuguese monster fish stew consists of a large variety of fish and potatoes, seasoned with onions, tomatoes, parsley and garlic.

RECIPE: Caldeirada de peixe (plain fish Caldeirada)

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 large fresh douradas (catfish)
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 1 red and 1 green pepper
  • Olive oil
  • White wine
  • Sea salt
  • Coriander

DIRECTIONS

  • Take a large pot, cut the fish into big lumps (including the heads, tails and bones, don’t throw away the good parts). Cut the potatoes, tomatoes, garlic and onions into thin slices, cut the peppers into cubes.
  • Drizzle some olive oil in the pan and start ‘building up’ the caldeirada. Place the slices of potatoes in the pot, the slices of tomato, the peppers, garlic and onion and finally a third of the fish, some sea salt and coriander. Then start with the second layer, repeating the entire process untill all ingredients are used up. Top with some extra sea salt, coriander, olive oil and white wine.
  • Don’t hold back on the olive oil, cooking the caldeirada in oil gives it the rich signature taste.
  • Place the (closed) pot on a low fire, and let the caldeirada simmer till all the ingredients are cooked (about 45 minutes/ one hour).
  • Serve with bread, olives and ice cold ‘vinho verde’ or white wine.

Bon Appétit

Recipe courtesy TheLisbonConnection.com

 

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