🇧🇷Brazilian Moqueca
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Description
Brazilian Moqueca is a fragrant coastal seafood stew featuring tender white fish fillets poached in a lush broth of coconut milk, red palm oil (dendê), ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. Native to the state of Bahia, this vibrant dish combines tropical sweet coconut undertones with smoky, savory pepper aromatics. Served piping hot over white rice with lime wedges, it captures the warm, sun-kissed flavors of Brazil's tropical coast.
A Taste of History
Hailing from Bahia in northeastern Brazil, Moqueca reflects indigenous and Afro-Brazilian culinary traditions using native palm oil and coconut milk.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
410 kcal
Calories
34 g
Protein
24 g
Fat
14 g
Carbs
3 g
Fiber
6 g
Sugar
480 mg
Sodium
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