Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 1 1/2 to 2 pounds cod
- 3 cloves cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil Extra virgin olive oil Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1/4 cup green onion greens, chopped
- 1/21/2 1/2 yellow red bell pepper red bell pepper
- 2 cups sliced) tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Pinch red pepper flakes Pinch red pepper flakes Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1bunch bunch cilantro
- 1 14- ounces coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 clove clove garlic
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Place fish pieces in a bowl, add the minced garlic and lime juice so that the pieces are well coated. Sprinkle generously all over with salt and pepper.,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer,Keep chilled while preparing the rest of the soup.
- If you are planning on serving the soup with rice, start on the rice.,Bring a couple cups of water to a boil. Heat one Tbsp of olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add the chopped 1/2 onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the raw white rice and stir to coat completely with the oil, onions, and garlic.,Add the boiling water. (The amount depends on your brand of rice, check the package. If no amounts are given, add 1 3/4 cup of water for every cup of rice.) Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt.,Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes, after which, remove from heat until ready to serve with the soup.
- In a large covered pan (such as a Dutch oven), coat the bottom with about 2 Tbsp of olive oil and heat on medium heat.,Add the chopped onion and cook a few minutes until softened. Add the bell pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. (At least a teaspoon of salt.) Cook for a few minutes longer, until the bell pepper begins to soften.,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer,Stir in the chopped tomatoes and onion greens. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Use a large spoon to remove about half of the vegetables (you'll put them right back in). Spread the remaining vegetables over the bottom of the pan to create a bed for the fish.,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer,Arrange the fish pieces on the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then add back the previously removed vegetables, covering the fish.,Pour coconut milk over the fish and vegetables.,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
- Bring soup to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.,Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer,You may need to add more salt (likely), lime or lemon juice, paprika, pepper, or chili flakes to get the soup to the desired seasoning for your taste.,Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or with crusty bread.,Did you love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!
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