Brazilian Fish Moqueca with Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 200 grams White fish fillets
• 200 ml Coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 0.5 piece Red bell pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 150 grams Basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon Coconut flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook basmati rice with half the water replaced by coconut milk and add coconut flakes; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pot; sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato paste, then add remaining coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add fish pieces, cover, and cook 8‑10 minutes until flaky.

5. 5

   Season with salt and garnish with cilantro if desired.

6. 6

   Serve fish stew over coconut rice.