Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bahian Fish Moqueca
Classic and authentic Bahian moqueca recipe with fresh fish, coconut milk, and palm oil. An unmissable Brazilian dish.
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Ingredients
1 kg white fish (sea bass, dogfish, dorado) cut into steaks or cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, mashed
Salt to taste
2 large onions, cut into thick rounds
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into thick rounds
1 green bell pepper, cut into thick rounds
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
200 ml coconut milk
½ cup palm oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, mashed
Salt to taste
2 large onions, cut into thick rounds
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into thick rounds
1 green bell pepper, cut into thick rounds
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
200 ml coconut milk
½ cup palm oil
Where to find ingredients
Fresh fish can be found at most fish markets or seafood counters in supermarkets. Coconut milk, palm oil, and other pantry staples are available in most grocery stores. Specialty ingredients like palm oil may be found in Latin American or international food aisles.
Preparation method
- Season the fish steaks or cubes with lemon juice, mashed garlic, and salt
- Let the fish marinate for at least 20 minutes
- In a clay pot or deep skillet, arrange half of the onion, tomato, and bell pepper rounds to form a base
- Arrange the seasoned fish steaks over the vegetables
- Cover the fish with the remaining onion, tomato, and bell pepper rounds
- Sprinkle half of the chopped cilantro over the vegetables and fish
- Drizzle evenly with palm oil, then with coconut milk
- Cover the pot and place over medium heat
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes
- Check if the fish is cooked and tender, but not falling apart
- If necessary, continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes
- Finish by sprinkling the remaining chopped cilantro over the moqueca before serving hot
Observations
Bahian moqueca is one of the most celebrated dishes in Brazilian cuisine, with deep roots in the Afro-Brazilian culture of Bahia. This rich and aromatic stew combines the tenderness of fresh fish with the sweetness of coconut milk and the unmistakable flavor of palm oil. It's a comforting and festive meal, ideal for sharing with family and friends, and traditionally served with accompaniments like white rice, farofa, and pirão, which complement its texture and flavor.
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