Moqueca de Peixe – Brazilian Fish Stew
This Afro-Brazilian coconut fish stew brings color and soul to your table. Rich with tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, and creamy coconut milk, it’s a coastal dream from Bahia.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
• 400g white fish (like sea bass), cut into chunks
• 1 lime (juice)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200ml coconut milk
• 2 tbsp palm oil (or olive oil)
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt, pepper
Instructions:
1. Marinate fish in lime, garlic, salt for 15 mins.
2. Layer onion, bell pepper, tomato in a pot. Add fish and coconut milk.
3. Simmer on low until fish is cooked through and flavors blend (~20–25 mins). Garnish with cilantro.
Brazilian Tip: Serve with white rice and farofa (toasted cassava flour) for a full Bahian experience.
Moqueca de Peixe – Brazilian Fish Stew
This Afro-Brazilian coconut fish stew brings color and soul to your table. Rich with tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, and creamy coconut milk, it’s a coastal dream from Bahia.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
• 400g white fish (like sea bass), cut into chunks
• 1 lime (juice)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200ml coconut milk
• 2 tbsp palm oil (or olive oil)
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt, pepper
Instructions:
1. Marinate fish in lime, garlic, salt for 15 mins.
2. Layer onion, bell pepper, tomato in a pot. Add fish and coconut milk.
3. Simmer on low until fish is cooked through and flavors blend (~20–25 mins). Garnish with cilantro.
Brazilian Tip: Serve with white rice and farofa (toasted cassava flour) for a full Bahian experience.
