Moqueca Baiana
moqueca-baiana
Ingredients: Firm white fish (snapper/cod), 4β5 cm chunks (180 g), Lime juice (1 tbsp), Kosher salt (1/2 tsp), Coconut milk (3/4 cup), DendΓͺ (palm) oil (1 tbsp), Olive oil (1 tsp), Onion, thinly sliced (1/2), Red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1/2), Tomato, sliced (1), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Cilantro, chopped (2 tbsp), Scotch bonnet or malagueta (optional), sliced (a few)
Step 1: Toss fish with lime juice and salt; marinate 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a clay pot. Layer half the onions, peppers, and tomatoes; add garlic. Lay fish on top; cover with remaining vegetables.
Step 3: Pour in coconut milk and drizzle dendΓͺ oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 4: Cook 10β15 minutes without stirring (to keep fish intact) until fish flakes easily.
Step 5: Finish with cilantro and optional chile. Adjust salt and acidity with a little more lime. Serve with rice and farofa.