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A Pot of Moqueca Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew) with plates, spoons and straws around it
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Brazilian Fish Stew aka Moqueca Baiana and Brabantia Love

Brazilian fish stew aka Moqueca Baiana
Course Main
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 461kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2lb) mackerel cut into chunks
  • 2 limes juiced divided
  • Salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 500 ml (2 cups) warm fish stock
  • 400 g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes
  • 250 ml (1 cup) coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp minced coriander cilantro
  • Rice and herbs like coriander, for serving

Instructions

  • Put the fish in a ceramic mixing bowl, add in the juice of 1 lime juice and some salt, mix well and chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add in the onion cook for about 5 mins until softened. Then add in the peppers, garlic and chilli and cook for a further 5 mins.
  • Mix in the fish stock, chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, palm oil and minced coriander, bring it to the boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 20 mins until the stew has reduced by a fifth.
  • Add in the fish and lime juice and cook till the fish flesh starts to flake, up to 10 mins. Season with extra lime juice to your taste before serving with rice and herbs.

Notes

I used Mackerel as I love it but you can use any firm white fish of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 1122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 90.6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4.6mg