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Tucupi-Braised Mahi-Mahi with Crispy Taro Chips & Watercress Foam

Name: Tucupi-Braised Mahi-Mahi with Crispy Taro Chips & Watercress Foam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups tucupi broth (or substitute with vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon cassava flour); 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin; zest and juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, for depth); 2 mahi-mahi fillets (7 oz each, skin-on or off per preference); fleur de sel and white pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 taro roots (3 oz total), peeled and very thinly sliced; neutral oil for frying (350°F); smoked paprika to finish; 2 cups fresh watercress, leaves only; ¼ cup vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons crème fraîche; ½ teaspoon white miso paste; squeeze of lemon

A bold, unforgettable dish rooted in Amazonian tradition: mahi-mahi poached gently in tucupi—a pale, subtly-pungent cassava broth infused with garlic and lime—then finished with a golden, jammy glaze. Crispy taro chips provide textural counterpoint, while a delicate watercress foam adds a whisper of green, peppery elegance.

668cal per serving 35gprotein 39gcarbs 42gfat 15min prep 28min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this