Moqueca is a Brazilian stew that combines fish, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and chili, cooked with palm oil and coconut milk. A dish full of traditional flavors and tropical aromas.
Moqueca is an iconic dish of Latin American cuisine that blends intense flavors and fragrant aromas in every bite.
Its main ingredients, such as fresh seafood and coconut milk, come together in a cooking process that highlights the cultural richness of the region.
It is usually served with white rice, complementing its delicate and aromatic flavor.
Moqueca
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Shrimp
4 Tomatoes
2 Onions
1 Green pepper
Cilantro in lime juice
4 tablespoons of Coconut milk
3 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
Rice
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, peel the shrimp and clean them carefully.
Step 2 : Then, wash them with water and the juice of two limes.
Step 3 : Next, crush the garlic and mix with salt and cilantro, incorporating this mixture into the shrimp.
Step 4 : Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 5 : Then, chop the onion, tomato, pepper, and some cilantro, dividing them into two equal parts.
Step 6 : In a pot, place the shrimp along with the coconut milk and stir constantly until it starts to boil.
Step 7 : Next, add the olive oil and chopped vegetables, cooking until they are tender.
Step 8 : Once the vegetables are cooked, let it boil for another 2 minutes and serve with white rice as a side.
Step 9 : Enjoy this exquisite dish!
Preparation (simple version)
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