Brazilian recipe
Authentic Bahian Moqueca: A Taste of Brazil
Discover the vibrant flavors of Moqueca Baiana, a traditional Brazilian fish stew cooked with fresh fish, coconut milk, and dendê oil.
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Ingredients
1 kg white fish cut into steaks or cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt to taste
2 large onions, cut into thick slices
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 green bell pepper, cut into thick slices
1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
200 ml coconut milk
½ cup dendê oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt to taste
2 large onions, cut into thick slices
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 green bell pepper, cut into thick slices
1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
200 ml coconut milk
½ cup dendê oil
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh fish at fish markets and supermarkets
Lemons, garlic, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro at local markets and supermarkets
Coconut milk and dendê oil at supermarkets and health food stores
Lemons, garlic, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro at local markets and supermarkets
Coconut milk and dendê oil at supermarkets and health food stores
Preparation method
- Season the fish steaks with lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt
- Let marinate for at least 20 minutes
- In an earthenware pot or deep skillet, make a layer with half of the onion, tomato, and bell pepper slices
- Arrange the fish steaks over the vegetables
- Cover the fish with the remaining slices of onion, tomato, and bell pepper
- Sprinkle half of the chopped cilantro on top
- Drizzle with dendê oil and then with coconut milk
- Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes
- Check the fish for doneness
- If necessary, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is tender and cooked through, but not falling apart
- Finish by sprinkling the remaining chopped cilantro before serving
Observations
Bahian moqueca is one of the most emblematic dishes of Brazilian cuisine, originating from the state of Bahia. Its preparation involves fresh fish, slowly cooked with an aromatic combination of bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and a special touch of coconut milk and dendê oil, which gives it unique color, flavor, and texture. It is a perfect dish to share with family, traditionally served with white rice, farofa, and pirão.
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