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Rondón

Costa Rica

Rondón reflects the Afro-Caribbean roots of Costa Rica's Limón province, brought by Jamaican migrant workers in the 19th century.

A rich Caribbean-Costa Rican coconut seafood stew from the Limón province, simmered with fish, root vegetables and plantain in fragrant coconut milk — a proud showcase of the country's Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Authentic Costa Rica Rondón recipe
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
445 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

600gfirm white fish, cubed
400mlcoconut milk
2green plantains, sliced
200gyuca, chopped
200gtaro or yam, chopped
1scotch bonnet chilli, whole

Method

1

Simmer coconut milk with a little water, plantain, yuca and taro until the root vegetables begin to soften, about 20 minutes.

2

Add the whole scotch bonnet for aroma without excessive heat.

3

Add the fish and simmer gently a further 10-12 minutes until just cooked through.

4

Remove the chilli before serving, ladled into bowls with the vegetables and broth.

Chef's Tip

Keep the scotch bonnet whole so it flavours the broth without overwhelming heat — remove before serving.

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