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Brazilian Main Dish

Brazilian main dish recipe for fish lovers "Moqueca de Peixe"

Ingredients:

-1 Onion, chopped
-2 Hot chilli Peppers, seeded and chopped
-2 Tomatoes, chopped
-1 Garlic Clove, chopped
-1 tbsp coarsely chopped Coriander /cilantro
-Salt
-3 tbsp Lime Juice
-2 lb Sole, Flounder or Plaice fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
-3fl.oz. Water
-2fl.oz. Dende or Olive Oil

Direction:

-Place the onion, chili pepper, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt and lime juice in a blender or food processor and puree until quite smooth.
-Place the fish in a shallow dish and pour the puree mixture over the top.
-Mix lightly, cover and marinate for 1 hour.
-Transfer the fish mixture together with the puree to a saucepan, add the water and half the oil.
-Bring to simmering point, stirring then cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the fish is done.
-Add the remaining oil and heat for 1 minute mixing well.
-Serve hot with rice.

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