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Ecuadorian encebollado fish and yuca soup with red onion and cilantro.

Ecuadorian Encebollado

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A comforting Ecuadorian fish and yuca soup with tomato-cumin broth, pickled red onion, lime, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ecuadorian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Fish and Yuca
  • 2 lb tuna or firm white fish cut into large pieces
  • 1 lb yuca peeled and cut into chunks
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
Broth
  • 1 tbsp achiote oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onion for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 medium limes cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup toasted corn for serving

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Small saucepan
  • Chef's knife
  • Fine sieve
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Cook the Fish and Yuca:
  1. Bring the water and salt to a simmer in a large pot. Add the fish and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until just tender.
  2. Transfer the fish to a plate. Add the yuca to the same pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
  3. Strain and reserve the broth. Remove any fibrous core from the yuca and break the fish into large flakes.
Build the Broth:
  1. Heat the achiote oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion until soft, then add the tomatoes, garlic, and cumin.
  2. Cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes break down. Add the mixture to the reserved broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve:
  1. Divide the yuca and fish among bowls. Ladle over the hot broth.
  2. Top with pickled red onion, cilantro, toasted corn, and lime. Serve with aji sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 44gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Use canned tuna only as a last-minute shortcut; fresh fish gives the broth its best texture.
  • Achiote oil can be made by gently heating annatto seeds in oil and straining them.