Moqueca

Ingredients

  • Frozen shrimp
  • Large ripe tomatoes
  • Green cheiro
  • Onion
  • Cream of milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Suco de limão
  • Dendê oil
  • Olive oil
  • Pepper
  • Salt

Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian fish stew that is usually flavored with coconut milk, coriander, tomatoes, onion and garlic. It’s red color usually comes from Red Palm Oil or Dende which can be hard to find. Red Palm oil is incredibly healthy for you and loaded with vitamin A, so if you can get it definitely seek it out.   

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