Moqueca (Bahian Fish Stew)

By es123

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. of fish filets, cut in large portions
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp of azeite de dendê (palm oil)
• juice of one lime
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 Tbsp of green onions, chopped
• 2 Tbps of parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Marinate the fish filets with salt, pepper and lime juice for 1/2 hour. Sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, parsley and cilantro in palm oil for about two minutes; add fish and coconut milk. Cook for about 15 minutes in low or until fish is cooked. Serve with white rice and dendê farofa. Serves 4.