Minilla Veracruzana

A delicious fish-based recipe that stands out in Veracruz, but is widely consumed in Coatzacoalcos is called minilla, easy to prepare at home and delights even the most demanding palate.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 1 kilo white fish fillet, from the Nile
  • 1 kilo tomato
  • 1 onion, medium
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 leaves bay
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/3 sticks achiote
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • lemon juice
  • chicken broth, for seasoning
  • avocados
  • Habanero chiles
Preparation
40 mins
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  • Cook the fish fillet and shred it.
  • Fry the finely chopped onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Add the chopped tomato (without skin or seeds), bay leaf, oregano, chopped olives, and achiote. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the achiote is completely dissolved. Taste for seasoning.
  • Add the shredded fillet. If necessary, add powdered broth and let it cook for 5 more minutes over low heat.
  • Slice the red onion and chop the habanero pepper, soaking them in lime juice. Let it rest.
  • Serve on tostadas accompanied by red onion and avocado.

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