Bahian moqueca recipe

Bahian moqueca is a delicious traditional dish of the coast of Brazil, more specifically from Bahia.This dish is a great representation of Brazilian cuisine, combining intense flavors, fresh seafood and the richness of coconut and palm milk, revealing the African influence on Bahian cuisine.

#### Ingredients:
- 500g of firm fish (such as sea bass, gold or grouper), cut into posts
- 200g of clean medium prawns
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 lemon juice
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons of palm oil
- 1 large sliced ​​onion
- 1 sliced ​​green pepper
- 1 sliced ​​red pepper
- 1 sliced ​​yellow pepper
- 3 ripe tomatoes without skin and seedless, chopped
- 1 cup of coconut milk tea
- 1 pack of chopped coriander
- 1 pack of chopped green chives

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Marinar the fish and the prawns: **
-Season the fish and prawns with garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.Let marine for about 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

2. ** Prepare the braised: **
- In a large pan, heat the palm oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and the peppers until lightly soft.

3. ** Cook the fish: **
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they begin to crumble.Place the fish slices on this braised and cook with the pan covered for approximately 10 minutes over low heat.

4. ** Add Shrimps and Seasonings: **
- Add the prawns and cook for another 5 minutes, until they are pink and firm.Be careful not to cook the prawns too, as they can get rubber.

5. ** Finish the dish: **
- Lastly, add coconut milk, coriander and chives.Adjust salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes so that all flavors mix well.

6. ** Serve: **
- Serve the hot moqueca, accompanied by fresh white rice and, if desired, with fish pirão.The pirão is made with the handicap of the cassava flour thickened.

#### Tips:
- Choose to use fresh ingredients, especially fish and prawns, for a better result.
- Dendê oil is essential to give the typical yellowish color and the characteristic flavor of Bahian moqueca.

Bahian moqueca is a true celebration of sea flavors, and this vibrant and colorful dish is perfect for gathering family and friends around the table.Enjoy your Meal, or the Brazilian Wold Say, "good appetite!"