Moqueca

Name: Moqueca
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound White Fish; 2 pieces Limes, Juice Only; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 2 whole Onions, Diced; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Chile Peppers, Minced; 3 cups Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded And Diced; 2 cups Coconut Milk

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound White Fish
2 pieces Limes, Juice Only
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Oil
2 whole Onions, Diced
2 whole Bell Peppers, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Chile Peppers, Minced
3 cups Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded And Diced
2 cups Coconut Milk

Directions

1

Toss the fish, lime juice and salt together in a large bowl and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and chile peppers and saute for another minute more.
3

Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 more minutes to cook them down.
4

Stir in the coconut milk and the fish with its marinade. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
5

Adjust seasoning and serve alone or over rice.