Honestly, I don't have much to say in this section because nearly all of the ingredients in this dish are easily accessible pretty much everywhere. I did swap cod for tilapia because of availability. I also chose to make minute rice rather than make it myself. What can I say, I was feeling lazy! 

The recipe I used: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moqueca___brazilian_fish_stew/

This meal was extremely easy to make! First, there was a lot of prep involved. I chopped an onion, garlic cloves, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a jalapeno. Those veggies were sauteed together with olive oil and coconut oil. Once they were soft and fragrant, I added the fish on top. Then, I added seafood stock and coconut milk, and finally, let it simmer for half an hour. Once it was done, I added it to a bowl with rice, squeezed a little lime juice, and added some green onion. It was SUPER easy! 

I really, really wanted to love this. Unfortunately, the main flavor was bell pepper. I am not a huge fan of bell pepper, so this was a little bit "meh" to me. The fish was nice and flaky, and the rice really soaked up the broth well. Many people say this can't be authentic without cilantro, so feel free to try that-- but I can't eat the soap herb. 

I would say 2 1/2 stars out of 5.

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