Moqueca: Brazilian Fish Stew with Coconut Milk

How to Make Moqueca: Brazilian Fish Stew with Coconut Milk at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound white fish
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1 large onions
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• 1 large lime
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 leaves bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: chop the white fish into bite-sized pieces, dice the tomatoes, slice the bell peppers, and finely chop the onion and garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the palm oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it shimmers.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

5. 5

   Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the pieces of white fish to the pot. Cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and juice from the lime.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges on the side.