Otranto Pine Bark Stew

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds freshwater bass fillets, cut into serving-size pieces
  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon
  • 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 4 large onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups boiling water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, divided
  • Hot cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish thoroughly; pat dry, and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Drain bacon well on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Set bacon aside.
  3. Place one-third of potato slices in bottom of Dutch oven; arrange one-third of onion slices over top. Dissolve salt in 1 cup boiling water, and pour over vegetables in Dutch oven. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat 10 minutes.
  4. Arrange one-third of fish over vegetables; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon curry powder. Add a second layer of potatoes, onion, and fish. Pour remaining boiling water over top. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon curry powder. Layer remaining potatoes, onion, and fish over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder.
  5. Cover and simmer over medium- low heat 1 hour and 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  6. Drain cooking liquid from stew, reserving 2 cups for use in Spicy Sauce. Prepare Spicy Sauce, and pour over stew. Spoon stew over hot cooked rice, and garnish with reserved bacon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

386 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 18.8g 24% DV
Carbs 44.6g 16% DV
Fiber 14.6g 52% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10388.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 477.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1mcg
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Calcium 155.3mg 12% DV
Iron 6.6mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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