Moqueca Baiana de Peixe

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Season fish with lime, garlic, and salt and rest for 20 minutes.

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1 1/2 lb firm white fish, cut into large pieces

juice of 2 limes

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, sliced

2 tomatoes, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp dendê palm oil

1/2 cup fish stock

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

salt and malagueta chile to taste

Prepare the defining regional ingredients before cooking so the traditional sequence remains clear.

Taste for salt near the end, especially when cured meat, cheese, or dendê is used.

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