Chilean seafood stew is an easy-to-prepare dish packed with flavor and textures. It combines the best of sea and land ingredients to create a meal bursting with the distinctive tastes of Chilean cuisine.
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How to Make Chilean Seafood Stew?
When making Chilean seafood stew, you’ll cook clams, mussels, chicken, smoked pork ribs, potatoes, and sausage all in one pot. White wine and water are added for a gentle, slow cooking process, resulting in a simply marvelous dish.
Nutritional Facts
Each serving of Chilean seafood stew contains approximately 620 kcal, 35 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of fats, 50 g of proteins, 5 g of fiber, 4 g of sugars, 110 mg of cholesterol, and 900 mg of sodium.
Chilean Seafood Stew Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) clams
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) mussels
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) razor clams
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) chicken drumsticks
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) potatoes
- 250 g (0.55 lbs) smoked pork ribs
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 onions, quartered
- 1 large sausage
- 1 liter (4 cups) water
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ liter (2 cups) white wine
- Fresh oregano
- Salt
- Lemons
Instructions
- Place all the shellfish in a large container. Clean thoroughly, brushing and rinsing to remove impurities. Cut the smoked pork ribs into pieces and set them aside with the chicken drumsticks. Reserve everything.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Slice the bell pepper into julienne strips, chop the onion into large cubes, and peel the whole garlic cloves.
- In a large pot, layer the potatoes, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Add the smoked pork ribs and then the shellfish. Pour in the water and white wine, cover with cabbage leaves, and close the pot with a lid.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 15 minutes without removing it from the stove.
- Serve the seafood stew immediately, including a bit of each ingredient on the plate. Drizzle with some cooking juice, and optionally serve a small cup of the broth on the side.
Benefits and Properties
Combining seafood and land products offers numerous health benefits. Seafood provides high-quality proteins and supports cardiovascular health, while meats contribute essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. Together, they form an unmatched source of nutrients.
Did You Know?
This type of recipe is known in Chile as “Mar y Tierra” (“Sea and Land”) because it combines seafood with poultry and pork. It’s especially popular in southern Chile, where ingredients and preparation methods vary depending on the region and product availability.
