Fanesca (Ecuador)
Serves 10
Ingredients
Method
500 g. Salt Cod, Soaked Overnight
1 cup Each of 12 Different Types of Grains (e.g., Lentils, Barley, Chickpeas, Corn, etc.)
2 Onions, Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 Carrots, Chopped
2 Potatoes, Chopped
1 cup Cup of Milk
Salt and Pepper, to Taste
4 l. Water
2 tbsp. Oil
2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Chopped
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until they're soft.
Add the soaked cod to the pot and cook it for about 10 minutes, or until it's opaque and flaky.
Add the carrots, potatoes, all 12 types of grains, salt, pepper, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 2 hours.
About 30 minutes before the soup is done, stir in the milk and continue to let the soup simmer.
Serve the fanesca hot, garnished with fresh parsley.