MOQUECA DE PEIXE BAIANA (BRAZILIAN FISH STEW)

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This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor. Serve hot with white rice or coconut rice.

Provided by GraçaRibeiro

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons palm oil
1 large onion, cut into rings
1 ½ cups water
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
½ bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 144.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

LiquidTrance
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Love this recipe! It's so flavorful and delicious.


Mina Dangi
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This is my go-to recipe for fish stew. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Rosi Talei
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The fish was a bit dry and the sauce was too thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Sohail Mikrani
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Marc Mcclain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The combination of fish, coconut milk, and spices is just perfect. I usually serve it with rice and beans.


Pak Gaming
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ch Khizar hayat
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This recipe was amazing! The flavors were so complex and delicious, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.