"Brazilian moqueca, a fish stew made with firm white fish, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and coconut milk...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 to 2 lbs of fillets of firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish, or cod, rinsed in cold water, pin bones removed, cut into large portions
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Olive oil
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1 cup chopped spring onion, or 1 medium yellow onion, chopped or sliced
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1/4 cup green onion greens, chopped
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1/2 yellow and 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, de-stemmed, chopped (or sliced)
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2 cups chopped (or sliced) tomatoes
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1 Tbsp paprika (Hungarian sweet)
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped with some set aside for garnish
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1 14-ounce can coconut milk
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup white rice
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1 3/4 cups boiling water (check your rice package for the appropriate ratio of liquid to rice for the type of rice you are using)
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1 teaspoon salt