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Moqueca

A vibrant Brazilian fish stew simmered in coconut milk with peppers and cilantro.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Active
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
brazilian
Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Toss the fish with lime juice, half the garlic, salt, and pepper, and let sit 15 minutes.

  2. Heat the oil in a wide pan and soften the onion and remaining garlic for 4 minutes.

  3. Layer in the peppers and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.

  4. Nestle the fish into the pan, pour in the coconut milk and palm oil if using, and simmer gently 10 to 12 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

  5. Stir in the cilantro and adjust seasoning.

  6. Serve over rice.