Moqueca

Combine this dish with bobó de camarão and you'll have the perfect Bahian dinner...

2 lbs. of fish filets, cut in large portions

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 large tomatoes, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 red pepper, diced

3 cups coconut milk

2 Tbsp of azeite de dendê (palm oil)

juice of one lime

1 bunch cilantro

2 Tbsp of green onions, chopped

2 Tbps of parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Marinate the fish filets with salt, pepper and lime juice for 1/2 hour. Sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, parsley and cilantro in palm oil  for about two minutes; add fish and coconut milk. Cook for about 15 minutes in low or until fish is cooked. Serve with white rice and dendê farofa. Serves 4.

Maria's Cookbook