Fish in Coconut Milk with Cação (Peixe ao leite de coco)

1 kg of caçãthe fish, firm-fleshed mild fish
1/2 cups of olive oil or oil vegetal
Sal, pepper-of the-reino, coriander and green herbs to taste
2 garrafinhas of coconut milk, approximately 400 ml cada
2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1 spoon of sopa of cornflour, dissolvido em the pouco of water
4 cloves of garlic, picados or amassados
1 lemon, suco to temperar

Find Brazilian ingredients such as dendê oil, macaxeira or cassava, cachaça, palmito, cassava flour, requeijão, goiabada, guaraná, calabresa, moranga squash, cação and queijo minas in Brazilian or Latin American grocers, international food shops, larger supermarkets and online speciality grocery sections. Standard meat, dairy, produce and baking ingredients are usually available in supermarkets, butchers, fishmongers and local grocery shops. Substitutes, only if needed: firm white fish for cação, smoked sausage for calabresa, cream cheese for requeijão, and butternut squash for moranga.

Fish in coconut milk is a traditional Brazilian recipe that brings together mild fish and the distinctive flavour of coconut milk. It is appreciated for being practical, creamy and full of flavour.

With fresh ingredients and simple cooking, the dish becomes smooth and comforting. It is perfect served with white rice or light side dishes for an easy, satisfying meal.