Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian seafood stew, primarily made with fish, shrimp, or other seafood. It is typically cooked with ingredients like onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic, all simmered in coconut milk and flavored with coriander and lime juice. The dish is known for its rich, vibrant flavors and is often served with rice.
There are two main regional variations of moqueca: Moqueca Baiana, which originates from Bahia and includes palm oil, and Moqueca Capixaba, from Espírito Santo, which uses olive oil and is cooked in a clay pot. Both versions highlight the diverse culinary traditions of Brazil.