Caldo de Piranha

Name: Caldo de Piranha
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned piranha fish, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 tomatoes, diced; 6 cups water; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp salt

A savory Brazilian fish soup made by simmering piranha with aromatics, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro into a rich broth.

60 minMediumServes 6180 cal/serving

BrazilianSoupStovetop and BlenderPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs cleaned piranha fish, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 tomatoes, diced
6 cups water
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced green bell pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Add 3 diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Add 2 lbs chopped cleaned piranha fish, 6 cups water, and 1 tsp salt, then bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
6

Strain broth through a fine sieve to remove bones, blending the soft vegetable broth if preferred, then return broth to pot.
7

Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and top with 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Questions

How long does Caldo de Piranha keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Caldo de Piranha?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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