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Marmitako (Basque Tuna and Potato Stew)

Name: Marmitako (Basque Tuna and Potato Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 1 pcs green bell pepper chopped; 1 pcs red bell pepper chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 400 g canned diced tomatoes undrained; 600 g potatoes peeled and roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces; 700 ml fish broth; 1 tsp paprika; 1 pcs bay leaf; 500 g fresh tuna fillet cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 pinch salt to taste; 1 pinch black pepper to taste

This hearty Basque stew combines fresh tuna with tender potatoes, sweet peppers, and a rich tomato base. It's a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
1 pcsgreen bell pepper, chopped
1 pcsred bell pepper, chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
400 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
600 gpotatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces
700 mlfish broth
1 tsppaprika
1 pcsbay leaf
500 gfresh tuna fillet, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 pinchsalt, to taste
1 pinchblack pepper, to taste

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

large pot · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
About 9 min
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
4
Add the canned diced tomatoes, potatoes, fish broth, paprika, and bay leaf to the pot.
About 2 min
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
About 18 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the potatoes are fully cooked but not mushy.
6
Gently add the fresh tuna fillet cubes to the stew.
About 1 min
7
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the tuna is just cooked through and flaky.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to overcook the tuna, as it can become dry.
8
Remove the bay leaf and season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
9
Ladle the marmitako into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Cook’s note: Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover marmitako in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of broth or water if needed.