Make a delicious Moqueca with this simple and easy recipe. It’s going to be delicious!
Stew
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesMake a Moqueca with the ingredients below to make it tasty.
See the step by step.
Ingredients
500g of fish (can be dogfish, sea bass, dorado, boyfriend, painted, among others), cut into slices or fillets
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of palm oil
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large onion, cut into rings
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and sliced
1 small glass of coconut milk (200ml)
Fresh cilantro to taste, chopped
1 chili pepper, minced (optional, if you want a spicy touch)
Directions
- Season the fish with lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
Let it rest for about 15 to 20 minutes. - In a large pan, heat the palm oil and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until soft and golden.
- Add the peppers and sauté for a few more minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for a few more minutes until they start to break down.
- Place the fish slices on top of the vegetables in the pan, being careful not to break them.
Pour the coconut milk over the fish. - Add chopped cilantro and chopped chili pepper (if using).
Hit the salt if necessary. - Cover the pan and cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and tender.
- After cooking time, check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Serve the moqueca hot, accompanied by white rice and farofa.
You can also add pickled chili peppers and cooked shrimp to enrich the recipe even more.
