Marmitako is a traditional Basque dish made with tuna, potatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic and tomato. It’s a comforting, nourishing dish you can enjoy all year round.
Recipe · Stews
Marmitako (Basque tuna and potato stew)
- 10 ingredients
- 4 steps
Ingredients
To make marmitako you’ll need
- 1 kg fresh tuna, cut into large cubes
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 green peppers, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, cut into small pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 liter fish stock or water
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
Heat some olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, peppers and garlic until tender. Then add the tuna cubes and brown them lightly.
Add the potatoes and chopped tomatoes and stir carefully. Then add the sweet paprika and mix well.
Add enough fish stock or water to cover the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and cover the pot. Cook over medium-low heat for about 30–40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce.
Serve the marmitako hot, with fresh bread and a glass of white wine. It’s a tasty, nourishing dish for any occasion, and a great way to enjoy seafood in a healthy, delicious way.