Crayfish and Vegetable Chowder | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 fresh mirasol or other hot chiles, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp. panca paste (sweet red chile paste)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 lb. freshwater crayfish or large unpeeled shrimp
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ lb. Idaho potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 ear corn, husk removed, cut into 4 rounds
• 1 small carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ lb. acorn squash, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ small head green cabbage, cut into 4 wedges
• ¹⁄₄ cup long-grain rice
• ¹⁄₂ cup shelled fresh or frozen peas
• ¹⁄₂ cup milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream (optional)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
• 2 oz. queso blanco or farmer's cheese, diced