Moqueca
Brazilian · Latin America
Top Pick
STOVETOP
9/10
Bahian fish stew with coconut milk, dendê oil, and peppers.
Why It Works
Dendê (palm) oil adds unique orange color and nutty flavor found nowhere else; coconut milk creates rich broth.
Key Ingredients
fish
coconut milk
dendê oil
tomatoes
onion
bell peppers
cilantro
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