Tuesday, September 17, 2013

MOQUECA DE PEIXE ( Brazilian Fish Curry )


This is a Brazilian fish curry from the state of Bahia. The Bahian food is mostly cooked with Oleo de Dende (Palm oil ) which is reddish and thick and has its own distinct flavor.The colour and the flavours of the palm oil are incorporated in the curry. No additional spices are added to it.


Ingredients:
Fish .... 200 gms ( select a variety with center bone)
Onion .... 1 (cut into rings)
Red, green & yellow capsicums / bell peppers  - few rings of each
Tomato ..... 1 (cut into rings)
Coriander leaves ... 1/2 cup
Garlic .... 1 tsp
Palm oil (oleo de dende) .. 2-3 tbsps
Coconut milk .... half cup
Vegetable or sea food stock -- 1 cup
Lemon juice -- 2 tbsps
Salt ... to taste



Method:
1. Clean and marinate the fish with lemon juice and salt.
2. Take a thick bottomed vessel and pour the palm oil.
3. Spread the onion rings in the bottom and place the fish slices over them.
4. Now place the bell pepper rings and also the tomato rings. Top it with coriander leaves.
5. Add salt, garlic and the stock. Bring to a boil and simmer to cook for 10 minutes.
6. Now stir in the coconut milk carefully and cook further for a few minutes.


                                      Serve with plain rice.

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15 comments:

  1. d name itself tempting me very much..yummy..

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  2. This is new to me and I know usage of palm will give a different taste to the dish

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    1. Yes dear.. it is used in African cooking also

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  3. looks sooo delicious n mouthwatering curry....

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  4. Thank you for linking the recipe to my giveaway =)

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  5. I have enjoyed it in Fortaleza. It's mouth watering but help me with an alternate of palm oil when cooking in India to achieve the closest taste.

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    1. I am afraid we don't hace any substitute to replace the palm oil as it has its own distinct flavours.

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