Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew with Plantain Substitution)
A flavorful and aromatic Brazilian stew traditionally made with fish and coconut milk. This version uses plantains to replace the fish, making it safe for those with shellfish allergies. It's a comforting and exotic lunch option.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Plantains (ripe but firm)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 28 oz can Diced tomatoes
- 1 13.5 oz can Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Palm oil (Dende oil)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Peel the 2 large plantains and slice them into 1.27 cm thick rounds. Set aside.
- 2Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of palm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, which is about 175°C.
- 3Add the 1 large onion and 1 large red bell pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they have softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
- 4Add the 3 cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5Stir in the 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together well.
- 6Bring the mixture to a simmer, then carefully add the sliced 2 large plantains to the pot. Make sure they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- 7Cover the pot and let it cook for 15-20 minutes. The plantains should be tender when pierced with a fork, and the sauce will have thickened slightly. Stir gently once or twice during cooking.
- 8Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 0.25 cup of cilantro just before serving. Serve the moqueca hot.
Substitutions
Fish →
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