Marmitako (Basque Tuna and Potato Stew)
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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
Allergeneninformatie: kan vis bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 2 elolive oil
- 1 styellow onion, chopped
- 1 stgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 1 stred bell pepper, chopped
- 3 teentjegarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 600 gpotatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 700 mlfish broth
- 1 tlpaprika
- 1 stbay leaf
- 500 gfresh tuna fillet, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 snufjesalt, to taste
- 1 snufjeblack pepper, to taste
garnish
- 2 elfresh parsley, chopped
Keukengerei
large pot · cutting board · knife
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 9 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Add the canned diced tomatoes, potatoes, fish broth, paprika, and bay leaf to the pot.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 18 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure the potatoes are fully cooked but not mushy.
- 6
Gently add the fresh tuna fillet cubes to the stew.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the tuna is just cooked through and flaky.
Ongeveer 4 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 9
Ladle the marmitako into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Tip van de kok: Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover marmitako in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of broth or water if needed.