Fish Baho is a delicious steamed dish, enriched with traditional ingredients like yuca and plantain. Marinating the fish with garlic, salt, and pepper enhances its flavor. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a comforting and nutritious meal. Perfect for sharing with family.
Fish Baho is a traditional recipe that requires patience and care in its preparation.
The fish is marinated with spices for several hours to absorb its delicious flavor.
It's a mixture of fresh ingredients that are steamed, creating a unique and comforting combination of flavors.
A delight worth trying.
Fish Baho
Ingredients
6 Medium-sized mojarra or guapote fish
6 Plantains
2 pounds of Yuca
2 Large sliced onions
4 Sliced tomatoes
3 Chiltomas (small peppers)
5 Garlic cloves
1 liter of Water
Guineo vinegar
1 pinch of Salt
¼ Cabbage
2 Chopped tomatoes
Vinegar or pickles
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the fish, it is recommended to clean it beforehand by removing scales and viscera.
Step 2 : Then, it’s essential to wash it thoroughly and refrigerate to marinate for about 8 hours with crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 3 : When ready to cook, place bijagua leaves on the edge of a large pot, with the pointed side facing outward.
Step 4 : Add yuca in chunks and green plantain, followed by ripe plantain.
Step 5 : Then, place the fish and cover with onion, tomato, and remaining chiltoma slices.
Step 6 : Add salt and half of the remaining leaves in the pot, covering with the thinner leaves to prevent breaking, then cover with a bag or a lid that seals the entire preparation.
Step 7 : Allow it to steam for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Step 8 : For the salad, chop the cabbage and add chopped tomato, vinegar or pickles, and salt to taste, mixing all ingredients.
Step 9 : When serving, it is recommended to arrange the fish with the vegetables and place the salad around this dish.
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