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Marmitako (Basque fish stew)

Marmitako (Basque fish stew) — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

Ingredients

• 2.0 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1.0 clove Garlic Very Finely Chopped
• 1.0 tbsp Olive Oil

Method (preview)

1. 1

   For the fish stock, clean the gills of the fish, ensure that there is no blood whatsoever. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Gently cook the vegetables, add the fish head and bones, 3 litres/5¼ pints of water and a bay leaf. Heat the stock so it is steaming, but do not boil, for 20 minutes. Pass through a sieve and set aside.

2. 2

   For the marmitako, in a large saucepan heat the olive oil. Gently fry the onion and garlic. When half softened, add the red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, then add the padron pepper. When everything is soft add the chilli and tomato sauce.