Moqueca Baiana de Robalo: Bahia Stew

Moqueca Baiana de Robalo is a vibrant and soul-warming Brazilian stew hailing from Bahia. Known for its rich flavors, this dish artfully melds coconut milk, dendê oil, and a medley of fresh vegetables to create a symphony of colors and tastes. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this moqueca will transport you straight to the lush coasts of Brazil.

Ingredients

🐟 2 kg snook steaks (robalo)
🌶️ 2 red bell peppers, sliced
🌶️ 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
🌶️ 2 green bell peppers, sliced
🧅 2 onions, sliced
🍅 3 tomatoes, sliced
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🥥 400 ml coconut milk
🌿 1 small bunch of cilantro
🌶️ 1 tablespoon chili flakes or 1 chili pepper
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧈 100 ml palm oil (azeite de dendê)
🫒 80 ml olive oil

Instructions

1- Marinate the Fish:

• Season the snook steaks with salt and lime juice.
• Let marinate for 5-10 minutes.

2- Prepare the Pot:

• Use a thick-bottomed pot.
• Layer the bottom with sliced onion to prevent sticking.

3- Layer the Ingredients:

• Add a layer of sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers.
• Top with sliced tomatoes and a sprinkle of salt.
• Place half of the marinated fish steaks on this vegetable mixture.
• Repeat the layering: onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and salt.
• Add the remaining fish steaks.
• Top with more onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

4- Final Touches:

• Distribute torn cilantro evenly over the layers.
• Drizzle with palm oil and olive oil.
• Sprinkle with chili flakes or place a chili pepper.
• Pour coconut milk evenly over all ingredients.

5- Cook the Stew:

• Place the pot on a medium heat setting and cover it with a lid.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, which takes about 10 minutes.
• Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes (for thick steaks), or 25-30 minutes for thinner ones.
• Instead of stirring, gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent sticking.

6- Serving:

• Serve hot with white rice.
• Optionally, use the broth to make pirão by thickening it with cassava flour.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 450 per serving
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Equipment: Thick-bottomed pot, clay pot recommended

Cooking Tips

• Begin with onions at the pot's base to avert burning.
• Choose firm fish like snook to maintain texture during cooking.
• Refrain from stirring to keep fish intact; a gentle shake suffices.
• A clay pot enhances flavor and cooking consistency.

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Moqueca Baiana de Robalo

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