Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) fresh white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups (480ml) coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup (20g) fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, coconut milk, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the fish fillets and simmer for 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
5. Stir in the fresh cilantro and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Moqueca de Peixe Baiana is a traditional Brazilian stew that originated in the Bahia region.
• The stew is named after the traditional cooking vessel, a moqueca, which is a clay pot lined with banana leaves.
• The stew is traditionally served with white rice and a side of fresh lime wedges.