Jul 11, 2020 · This paiche fish recipe is an excellent choice for cooking fish at home. This mild, white flaky fish is perfect for roasting and makes an excellent weeknight, healthy dinner.

Jan 12, 2016 · Paiche (pronounced pie-CHEE) is not only a versatile and absolutely delicious fish to cook at home, and it’s also got a great back story. Paiche hails from South America’s Amazon River basin and is one of the world’s largest freshwater fish, growing up …

It’s easy to cook paiche for a couple of reasons, because it’s dense and firm it won’t easily fall apart and because it’s rich it doesn’t get dry, even if you overcook it. It has a very clean, buttery slightly sweet flavor and is somewhat similar to sea bass or cod in texture.

The paiche, whose scientific name is Arapaima gigas, is the largest fish in the Peruvian Amazon and the second-largest freshwater fish in the world. It can measure approximately 3 meters in length and weigh 200 kilograms.

Jan 21, 2014 · It’s easy to cook paiche for a couple of reasons, because it’s dense and firm it won’t easily fall apart and because it’s rich it doesn’t get dry, even if you overcook it. It has a very clean, buttery slightly sweet flavor and is somewhat similar to sea bass or cod in texture.

Dec 25, 2023 · In the jungle, the most common fish used for the dish is the paiche, whose meat is considered a gourmet ingredient. For the marinade, camu camu is popularly used, a fruit considered a superfood...

This easy one-dish meal gives you take-out flavor at home. Rich and meaty paiche (pronounced PIE-chay) is the perfect fish for this dish, as it flakes beautifully among the greens and noodles.

Fresh mint and goat cheese brighten up this comforting baked dish. Paiche (pronounced PIE-chay) is a lean, firm fish from Peru, making it a great contrast to the silky tomato sauce. The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the …

Dec 20, 2021 · In the Amazon, one of the most traditional recipes is Pirarucu de casaca, salt-cured paiche layered with cassava flour, ripe plantain, and a coconut milk sauce; the name comes from the fact the dish comes to the table all “dressed up” (de casaca).

Apr 4, 2022 · In a skillet heat the olive oil, brown the paiche, add the chorizo. Season with salt and pepper, remove the fish from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the onion, garlic and palillo/guava. Saute until the onion is tender and transparent. Add the …