Sopa Marinera

“Uno de mis mĂ¡s gratos recuerdos de comida es la sopa de mariscos que hacĂ­amos en Semana Santa en Punta RatĂ³n con mi tĂ­o, con quien aprendĂ­ muchas cosas – como manejar lanchas, arreglar sus motores, y a hacer sus famosos panqueques. Nos preparĂ¡bamos desde el miĂ©rcoles para hacerla el viernes con todo tipo de mariscos: pescado, almejas, mejillones, cangrejo, langosta, camarones, pulpo, calamar y caracol! Primero freĂ­amos los mariscos en crema de coco con curry y limĂ³n para sellarlos. TambiĂ©n llevaba papa, yuca, plĂ¡tano, cebolla, y consomĂ© de camarĂ³n para que agarrarĂ¡ sabor rico. Solo dejĂ¡bamos el caracol y los camarones aparte para tirarlos a la sopa cinco minutos antes de servir para que quedaran en el punto justo. Y como siempre, su toque final: un poquito de cerveza a la sopa. Comer todos juntos reciĂ©n hecha la sopa, eso era lo mĂ¡s bonito.”

  This delicacy is a savory mix of fresh seafood and vegetables, with a slightly sweet taste. The combination of ingredients are endless and what distinguishes this soup is the magical touch of the coconut milk, which gives it its light color and sweetish flavor. In both the north and south coasts, this soup is an undeniable main dish, considered one of the most illustrative national specialties. Fresh seafood is brought in every day by local fishermen, who can be seen taking their nets to the water in their ‘lanchas’. Prepared in a simple, yet traditional way, many nutrients from the seafood and vegetables are preserved, making this soup not only appetizing, but also very healthy. White wine or beer may be added towards the end for a final kick, and be sure to have some more on the side as well!

Collaboration made by Hermann, a young biking & motorbike aficionado from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He currently lives in Berlin, Germany where he’s completing his medical specialty in Urology.
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