Chilean piures in green sauce are a delicious, albeit not widely known, appetizer similar to ceviche, ideal for replenishing the body after a lively night thanks to their freshness and intensity.
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How to make Piures in Green Sauce?
This is a seasonal recipe, as the maturity period of piures extends between September and March, and before preparing them, they must be cleaned very well since their water-filtering nature often accumulates a lot of sediment, and only the intense red parts should be preserved.
Nutritional Information
Category: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 200
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Chilean Piures in Green Sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g of fresh piures
- 4 lemons
- 1 onion
- 1 green chili
- Fresh cilantro
- Salt
- Oil
Preparation
- Wash the piures thoroughly in cold water until very clean, preserving only the intense red parts.
- Cut the piures into medium pieces and cover with cold water, soak and mix with the juice of one freshly squeezed lemon for about 5 minutes, strain and reserve in a medium pot, give a boiling water bath, strain again and reserve in a bowl.
- Chop the onion into small squares, the cilantro, and the green chili, and add them to the bowl with the piures.
- Incorporate the juice of two freshly squeezed lemons, oil to taste, and salt, mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve the piures in individual bowls, optionally accompanied by a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine.
Benefits of consuming Piures
Chilean piures are rich in essential nutrients such as iron, proteins, and vitamin B12, making them a valuable source of energy and contributing to blood health. In addition, the consumption of piures provides a content of natural antioxidants that can promote cell protection and overall health.
Did you know?
Piure is a hermaphroditic animal, it does not need a male or female to reproduce, which led to its overexploitation and being endangered, although its rapid growth period of just one year has allowed it to be adequately controlled.
