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Brazilian Coconut Fish Moqueca With Red Palm Oil

Name: Brazilian Coconut Fish Moqueca With Red Palm Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb white fish fillets, such as cod or snapper, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp red palm oil, dendê oil; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into rings; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into rings; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into rings; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A fragrant Northeastern Brazilian seafood stew featuring tender white fish simmered in a creamy coconut broth with vibrant bell peppers and rich dendê oil.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Layered Simmering

Steaming fish gently on top of a bed of fresh vegetables inside a tightly covered pot to lock in moisture and flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the fish fillets with lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Heat the red palm oil in a wide skillet or clay pot over medium heat.

Step 3: Arrange half of the sliced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a single layer at the bottom of the pan to create a bed.

Step 4: Place the marinated fish pieces evenly over the vegetable layer.

Step 5: Top the fish with the remaining sliced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Step 6: Pour the coconut milk over the top layer, cover tightly with a lid, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 7: Cook covered for 15 minutes without stirring until the fish flakes easily and vegetables are soft.

Step 8: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot directly from the pan alongside steamed white rice.

Cooking tips

Do not stir the stew while cooking to keep the delicate fish pieces intact.
Red palm oil provides the signature vibrant orange color and earthy flavor essential to traditional Bahian moqueca.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Brazilian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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