Moqueca Baiana
Moqueca Baiana is a traditional Brazilian seafood stew that's bursting with flavors. It's made with a mix of fish, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and coconut milk.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cilantro - A handful, chopped
- Palm oil - 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk - 400 ml
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Tomatoes - 2, sliced
- Onion - 1, sliced
- Green bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Shrimp - 200 grams
- White fish fillets - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Season the fish and shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
- Add the fish and shrimp to the pot and cook for a few minutes on each side.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for about 20 minutes, until the fish and shrimp are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Sugar: 6g
