Moqueca de Peixe with Rice

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 15 mlolive oil
• 1red bell pepper, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1onion, sliced
• 10 gfresh coriander, chopped
• 150 mlcoconut milk
• 70 gwhite rice
• 1 tbspdende oil
• 150 gwhite fish fillet
• 1tomato, sliced
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 1lime

Method

1. Marinate the fish fillet with the lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the white rice in salted water according to the packet instructions, then set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a wide pot. Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and tomato, cooking until slightly softened.
4. Place the marinated fish directly on top of the vegetables.
5. Pour the coconut milk and dende oil over everything. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Cover tightly and cook over low heat until the fish flakes apart easily.
7. Garnish generously with fresh coriander and serve hot alongside the white rice.