Moqueca de Peixe

This dish is popular in Brazil specially in the state of Bahia, the northeastern part of Brazil where the dish originated. This is really delicious. Soon I will make the Moqueca Capixaba  for those who do not have Dende palm oil in your place, the Moqueca Capixaba uses olive oil. Watch out for it very soon.

Ingredientes
500 grams fish ( any fish that you like to use)
100 ml Dende Palm oil
300 ml coconut milk 
1/2 cup water or as needed
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (mixed color)
1 cup chopped tomatoes 
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons chopped spring onion
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. In a pot put all the ingredients and cook over medium heat. Once boiling reduce the heat and simmer until fully done

2. Garnish with coriander and spring onion then serve and enjoy.

I added cherry tomatoes for decoration.

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Espetinho de Cora��o de Frango

This is one of my favorite Brazilian food. Cooked simply in a hot coal, aromatic and yummy. I cooked this for a friend's farewell party. One of the best that I've tasted is at Canasveieras, Santa Catarina, Brazil owned by Mr. Joao. 


Ingredientes:
1 kg de cora��o de frango  (limpo)
Sal grosso a gosto

Modo de preparo:
1. Em uma bacia, colocar os cora��es de frango, adicionar o sal grosso e mexer bem.

2. Espetar os cora��es em espeto de bambu.

3. Ass�-los com fogo baixo ate fica bem.

4. Servir com amor :-).

For the English translation of the recipe here it is.

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken heart ( cleaned)
coarse salt to taste

Procedure:
1. In a bowl, combine the chicken heart and salt until fully mixed.
2. Put the hearts in the bamboo skewers.
3. Grill it over hot coal until fully cooked.
4. Serve with a smile :-).

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Camarao ao Alho e Oleo

This Brazilian dish is very easy to cook. Try it.
Muito delicioso!!!

Ingredientes:
300 gramas camar�es grandes inteiros
2 colheres (sopa) de �leo
1/4 colher (sopa) de sal
3 dentes de alho picados

Modo de Preparo:
1- Numa frigideira, aque�a o �leo e frite os camar�es por um minuto, mexendo de vez em quando.
2- Ajunte o alho e refogue por mais de seis minutos ou at� os camar�es ficarem avermelhados.
3- Tempere com sal e retire do fogo.


English version 

Ingredients:
300 grams large whole shrimp
2 tablespoons of oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced

Procedure:
1. In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the prawns for a minute, stirring from time to time.
2. Add the garlic and cook for six minutes or until the shrimp become red.
3. Season with salt and remove from heat.

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