Moqueca de Peixe – Brazilian mild Fish Curry

Moqueca de Peixe - Brazilian mild Fish Curry

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Serves: 4-5 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 – 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 – 2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 can diced tomatoes or 2 – 3 fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 700 g white firm fish (e.g. lotte or cabillaud), diced in big chunks
  • 1 – 2 tbsp red palm oil (optional)
  • Chopped coriander, to taste
  • Juice from 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan with the neutral oil and fry the onion until soft and juicy.
  2. Add the chopped bell peppers and let them fry for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, water salt and chillies and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Add coconut oil and let cook for 10 more minutes.
  5. Add the fish chunks in the end, and let them simmer for about 3 – 5 minutes so the fish is not overcooked.
  6. Finish with lime juice, an optional drizzle of red palm oil and fresh chopped coriander. Serve with some jasmin rice and enjoy.

Recipe & picture: Marina Etchegoyen

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