Fish Moqueca with Plantains
A fabulous fish stew that translates very well the intersection between Portuguese and African cuisines, which originated the incomparable cuisine from Bahia, Brazil. This dish is definitely a symbol from the beloved state of Bahia! Moqueca can be eaten as it is, but it pairs perfectly with farofa, rice, and caipirinha!
Small dice <quantity>1</quantity> large onion
Halve <quantity>1</quantity> red bell pepper. Remove the seeds and fibers, and small dice
Small dice <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves
Small dice the roots and stems of <quantity>1<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander
Halve <quantity>1</quantity> yellow bell pepper. Remove the seeds and fibers, and small dice
Small dice <quantity>1<unit>thumb</unit></quantity> of ginger
Small dice <quantity>1</quantity> habanada pepper
Trim, deseed, and small dice <quantity>1</quantity> red chili
Remove the skin of <quantity>700<unit>g</unit></quantity> of saltwater white fish fillet. Cut it into medium-sized portions
Halve <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity>of cherry tomatoes
Cut <quantity>2</quantity> plantains into <quantity>1<unit>cm</unit></quantity> thick slices
Place a large pot over medium heat and add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil
Add the chili, peppers, onion, garlic, coriander, and ginger to the pot. Sautée until fragrant and the mixture starts to release liquids
Add the cherry tomatoes and mix
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of canned tomatoes and mix it. Season with salt to taste
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of red palm oil and mix
Add the sliced bananas, intercalating them with the fish pieces. Use a spoon to push everything down the sauce
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of unsweetened coconut milk and gently stir to combine. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 10-15m until the fish is fully cooked
Add coriander leaves to taste and the juice of <quantity>½</quantity> rangpur lime to the moqueca. The fish moqueca with plantains is ready
Grab some farofa and enjoy!
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