Moqueca de Peixe

Step by stepInstructions

1. Toss the fish chunks with the lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl, and let them marinate for 20 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
2. In a large, wide pot, spread the olive oil and layer half of the onion rings, tomato rounds, and pepper strips across the bottom.
3. Arrange the marinated fish on top of the vegetables, then cover with the remaining onion, tomatoes, and peppers, tucking the garlic between the layers.
4. Pour the coconut milk and the water or stock over everything, and drizzle the dendê oil on top without stirring.
5. Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily and the sauce has slightly thickened.
6. Season with salt to taste, scatter the cilantro over the top, and serve straight from the pot with white rice or pirão on the side.