Moqueca is a popular Brazilian fish stew made with coconut milk, onions, and peppers. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients for preparing Brazilian fish moqueca:
- 1 pound of white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until they are softened.
- Add coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the pot.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with rice.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Brazilian dish!
Serve with banana farofa