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Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian-style fish)

Moqueca de Peixe, Brazil

Moqueca a pot with palm oil and coconut milk. In some regions, like Bahia, an even more traditional version involves cooking the fish in banana leaves, which intensifies the flavors while maintaining a gentle and fragrant cooking process. This recipe is ideal for an exotic, gluten-free dinner.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 5
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 600g of white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, etc.)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons of palm oil (or coconut oil, or olive oil)
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Banana leaves for wrapping (or parchment paper)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C or use your steamer.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix the fish fillets with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, tomatoes and pepper until tender.
  4. 4
    Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place a portion of the vegetable mixture on a banana leaf, then place a fish fillet on top. Wrap carefully and repeat for all the fillets.
  6. 6
    Place the wrapped banana leaves in an ovenproof dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fish is cooked. Or use your steamer for 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Serve hot with white rice.
Keywords: Brazilian fish recipe, fish recipe with coconut milk, gluten-free fish recipe, Moqueca de Peixe na Folha de Bananeira
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/moqueca-de-peixe-na-folha-de-bananeira-poisson-bresilien/