Moqueca de Peixe com Banana da Terra: Brazilian fish stew

Moqueca de Peixe com Banana da Terra is an aromatic Brazilian fish stew that combines the flavors of the sea with the unique sweetness of ripe plantains. This dish captures the essence of Brazilian cuisine with its blend of spices, coconut milk, and the optional richness of dendê oil, providing a delightful culinary experience that evokes the tropical landscapes of Brazil.

Ingredients

For the Fish Marinade:
🐟 1 kg Corvina fish steaks
🍋 2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧄 3 cloves crushed garlic
🍈 Juice of 1/2 lime
🌶️ 1/2 unit Pimenta Dedo de Moça finger pepper, without seeds, finely chopped
🌿 1 tablespoon chopped Cheiro Verde coriander and parsley mix

For the Sauce:
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil your choice of brand
🧅 1 large onion, sliced
🌶️ 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
🍅 2 medium tomatoes, diced
🥥 200 ml Coconut Milk any preferred brand
💧 120 ml water
🧂 1 pinch of salt for blending + 1/2 teaspoon for later adjustment
🍌 2 bananas da terra plantains, sliced into rounds
🌿 3 tablespoons Azeite de Dendê Palm Oil, optional
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh Chopped Cheiro Verde for garnish

Instructions

1- Marinate the Fish:

• Arrange 1 kg of corvina fish steaks in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1/2 chopped pimenta dedo de moça, 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper, and juice from 1/2 lime.
• Incorporate 1 tablespoon of chopped cheiro verde.
• Combine well using your hands. Set aside to let it marinate while you prepare the sauce.

2- Prepare the Sauce Base:

• Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the cooking pot over medium heat.
• Sauté the sliced onion until it becomes lightly golden.
• Introduce sliced red and green bell peppers along with diced tomatoes.
• Increase the heat to high and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour in 200 ml of coconut milk and 120 ml of water, then stir the mixture.
• Cover the pot and allow it to cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

3- Blend the Sauce:

• Turn off the heat.
• Carefully transfer the mixture to the blender and add a pinch of salt.
• Blend until smooth and creamy. You may wait for it to cool before blending if preferred.

4- Assemble and Cook the Moqueca:

• Return the blended sauce to the pot.
• Include the marinated fish and any remaining marinade.
• Arrange plantain slices around and on top of the fish.
• Set the heat to medium, cover, and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, check the plantains for doneness and adjust the sauce's salt, adding 1/2 teaspoon or to taste.
• If using, stir in 3 tablespoons of dendê oil.
• Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped cheiro verde.
• Cover again and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:

• 🥄 Fischer induction cooktop
• 🍲 Blue/grey non-stick cooking pot
• 🔌 Oster stainless steel blender
• 🍴 Red silicone spatula with a wooden handle
• 📏 Generic measuring spoons/cups
• 🍚 White ceramic mixing bowls
• 🔲 Glass lid

Cooking Tips

• Fish Choice: You can substitute the corvina with another fish such as red snapper.
• Adjusting Heat: Tailor the amount of pimenta dedo de moça according to your spice preference.
• Blending Cool Down: Allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending to prevent heat expansion in the blender.
• Avoid Tasting Plantain for Salt: Plantain sweetness can mask the sauce's actual saltiness.

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Moqueca de Peixe com Banana da Terra

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