Brazilian

Brazilian Moqueca Stew

40minMediumDairy-freeNut-free

A fragrant, coconut milk-based fish stew from Bahia, served with fluffy white rice. It is rich, creamy, and deeply aromatic.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 150gbell peppers (red)
  • 150gbell peppers (yellow)
  • 15ggarlic
  • 150gonions
  • 30mllime juice

Meat, Fish & Vegi

  • 600gwhite fish fillets

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 300grice (basmati)

Extras

  • 400mlcoconut milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate fish in lime juice and garlic for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper in a large pan for 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add fish fillets to the pan and pour coconut milk over the top.

  4. 4

    Simmer covered for 12 minutes until the fish is flaky.

  5. 5

    Cook basmati rice according to package directions in 600ml water.

  6. 6

    Serve the stew hot over a bed of rice.

Veggie alternative

Replace fish with thick firm tofu cubes.

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