Curaçaoan Sòpi Di Piska (fish Soup) Pastechi
Curaçaoan Sòpi di Piska (Fish Soup) Pastechi is a traditional dish from the Caribbean island of Curaçao. This recipe combines the flavors of fresh fish with a savory pastry, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh fish fillets
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
- 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the fish fillets, broth, coconut milk, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pastechi dough by combining the flour and butter. Gradually add the cold water until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the fish soup filling in the center of each circle, then fold and seal the edges to form pastechi.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the pastechi until golden brown.
- Serve the Curaçaoan Sòpi di Piska (Fish Soup) Pastechi hot with additional fish soup on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Rolling pin Frying pan
Tools
Spoon Bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Curaçaoan Sòpi di Piska (Fish Soup) Pastechi with a side of pickled vegetables and a cold beer.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be careful when handling the scotch bonnet pepper, as it is very spicy. You can adjust the amount to suit your spice preference.
Cost
$20