Sancocho de Pescado con Plátano Verde (Coastal Fish, Green Plantain & Yuca Broth) – Authentic Colombia Recipe

Ingredients for Sancocho de Pescado con Plátano Verde (Coastal Fish, Green Plantain & Yuca Broth) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) firm white fish steaks, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups green plantain chunks, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup yuca or potatoes and corn
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Colombia seasoning (culantro, cumin, garlic, lime)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh cilantro for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in culantro, cumin, garlic, lime and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Colombia's kitchen.
3. Add firm white fish steaks and green plantain chunks, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in yuca or potatoes and corn, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.