Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine Recipe

Name: Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets Salted cod; 200 grams Shrimp; 1 Onion; 2 Tomato (or 1 can of tomatoes); 3 Green pepper (or 1 paprika); 1 clove Garlic; 2 to 3 Green onions or scallions; 1 thumb's worth Ginger; 1 bunch Cilantro; 250 ml Coconut milk; 5 tbsp Olive oil (preferably palm oil); 3 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp White wine (optional); 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Katakuriko (or cornstarch); 1 cube Soup stock cube

Servings: persons

4 fillets Salted cod
200 grams Shrimp
1 Onion
2 Tomato (or 1 can of tomatoes)
3 Green pepper (or 1 paprika)
1 clove Garlic
2 to 3 Green onions or scallions
1 thumb's worth Ginger
1 bunch Cilantro
250 ml Coconut milk
5 tbsp Olive oil (preferably palm oil)
3 tbsp Lemon juice
2 tbsp White wine (optional)
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 tbsp Katakuriko (or cornstarch)
1 cube Soup stock cube

1
Marinate the salted cod and shrimp in the mixture of cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, and let it rest in the refrigerator for more than 1 hour.
2
Finely chop the ginger, green onions, onion, and green pepper.
3
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and saute the vegetables.
4
Add the Step 1 ingredients, chopped tomatoes, white wine, and soup stock cube to the pan, and simmer them for 10-15 minutes.
5
Pour in the coconut milk and continue to simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the katakuriko slurry (katakuriko dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water) to thicken at the end.
7
Serve it over rice and enjoy!
8
It tastes more authentic served with Brazilian rice.

355

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 fillets Salted cod, 200 grams Shrimp, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato (or 1 can of tomatoes), and more.

Yes, Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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