Fish Moqueca Capixaba - Step by Step recipe
Moqueca Capixaba-Style is a recipe that reflects the plurality of the Brazilian people, combining Indigenous and European techniques and ingredients in a dish with an authentic national flavor.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazil
Marinate the fish In a food processor, place 1 cup of cilantro, 1 tomato, 1 onion, the juice of the lemons, and the garlic cloves.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Process this mixture until it forms a paste.
Spread this paste over the fish, coating all surfaces.
Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Moqueca Dice the tomatoes and onions and chop the remaining cilantro leaves. Set aside.
Place the clay pot over low heat and heat the olive oil and the annatto oil.
Saute the chopped onion for about 2 minutes. Remove half of the sauteed onion and set aside.
Add half of the chopped tomatoes and saute for a few minutes, stirring well.
Layer the fish cuts in the pan, adding the marinade paste as well.
Cover the fish with the remaining chopped tomatoes and the reserved sauteed onion.
Add the cilantro and the fish stock.
Cover the pan and cook, on low heat, for 10 to 15 minutes, without stirring. If necessary, adjust the salt and black pepper.
Serve hot.