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Moqueca baiana

Brazilian fish stew (Moqueca)

A traditional Brazilian dish, exotic, tasty and delicious, with a special ingredient that makes all its originality.
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Brésilienne
Keyword: Recette traditionnelle, Traditional recipe, World cuisine
Portions 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
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Équipements

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets of firm-fleshed fish
  • shrimps (optional)
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 peppers
  • 2 tbsp palm oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 lime
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • chilli pepper to taste
  • fresh coriander to taste

Instructions

  • Place the fish fillets in a dish, pour the lemon juice and garlic. Leave to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Seed the tomatoes and peppers and cut them into strips. Slice the onion thinly.
  • In the saucepan heat a drizzle of olive oil. Fry the onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and peppers. Fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add the fish fillets and cover with coconut milk.
  • Add palm oil and coriander, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked. Serve with fresh coriander.