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Chupín

Paraguay

Eaten on the banks of the Paraguay and Paraná rivers since the Guaraní fished there before European contact.

Paraguayan river fish stew — fresh dorado or surubí simmered with tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. The dish of the Río Paraguay riverbanks.

Authentic Paraguay Chupín recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
515 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

800gfirm white river fish, cubed
3tomatoes, diced
2peppers, diced
2potatoes, diced
1onion, diced
4 clovesgarlic
200mlwhite wine
olive oilfor frying
parsleyto garnish

Method

1

Fry onion, garlic and peppers in oil. Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes.

2

Add wine and potato. Simmer 10 minutes. Add fish. Cook gently 10-12 minutes.

3

Season. Serve with parsley.

Chef's Tip

Do not stir after adding the fish — shake the pan gently instead to avoid breaking the pieces.

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