Brazilian Fish Stew

Description This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! It’s a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood and it’s become a favorite even among my kids and I, even though we don’t like fish! This can be made easily on the stovetop or … Read more

Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Description This is a traditional Bahian recipe from Northeastern Brazil. Serve with white rice. Ingredients 2 pounds sea bass fillets, cut into large pieces 1 lime, juiced 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons palm oil 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red … Read more

Moqueca Baiana (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

Description Moqueca baiana is a rich seafood stew from Brazil, reminiscent of a mild curry but not made from a spice paste base. This recipe is for the Afro-Brazilian version of moqueca from the state of Bahia. There’s also moqueca capixaba from Espirito Santo which uses tomato puree and annatto, lacking the African influence by … Read more

Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Description This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor. Serve hot with white rice or coconut rice. Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass 4 tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves garlic, crushed salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra … Read more