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RCI-SN.005.0022.001

Fish Dumplings in Coconut Achiote Soup

Fish Dumplings in Coconut Achiote Soup from the Recidemia collection

nut-free
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • - Slices of dry bread
    6 unit
  • ˝ lbs (3/4 kilo) white fish filets
    1 unit
  • 2 unit
  • 1-2 cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
  • ź tsp each of coriander
    cumin, chile powder
    1 unit
  • ˝ tsp oregano
    1 unit
  • salt
    pepper
    1 unit
  • Chicken bullion
    4 cups
  • 1-2 cups
  • achiote paste (use to taste
    start with 1 tablespoon)
    1 unit
  • two tablespoons cooking oil
    1 unit

Method

1
Soak the 6 slices of dry bread in water until softened, then squeeze out excess moisture and place in a mixing bowl.
2
Add the 3/4 kilo white fish filets (finely flaked or minced), 2 eggs, 1-2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon each of coriander and cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chile powder, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano to the bread.
3
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly until well combined and holds together.
2 minutes
4
Form the fish mixture into 12-16 small dumplings about the size of golf balls, using wet hands to prevent sticking.
5 minutes
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2 minutes
6
Carefully add the dumplings to the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden, working in batches if needed.
6 minutes
7
Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth into the pot with the dumplings.
1 minutes
8
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of achiote paste in a small bowl with a few tablespoons of warm broth, then stir into the soup; add more achiote paste to taste if desired.
2 minutes
9
Add 1-2 cups of coconut milk to the soup and stir well to combine.
1 minutes
10
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook through and flavors to meld.
9 minutes
11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional achiote paste as needed.
2 minutes
12
Ladle the fish dumplings and coconut achiote soup into bowls and serve hot.