Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds sole or any white fish fillets
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 or 2 fresh hot peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro)
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
• 1/4 cup dende (palm) oil

How to cook Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe):

• Cut the sole fillets into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
• In a blender or food processor combine the onions, hot peppers, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt to taste, and the lime or lemon juice, and reduce to a puree.
• Pour the puree over the fish, mixing lightly, and allow to stand for 1 hour.
• Transfer the fish and the marinade to a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/8 cup of the dende oil.
• Cover and simmer until the fish is done, about 8 minutes. Pour in the remaining 1/8 cup dende oil and cook just long enough to heat the oil through.
• Transfer the sole stew to a heated serving platter and surround with a border of plain white rice.

Note:
The Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) recipe very easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) serves/makes: 6

Main Ingredient: Sole
Preparation Method: Soup/Stew
Cuisine: South American