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moqueca

[mo-ke-kə]
nounfemininepl: moquecas
fish stew (Brazilian seafood dish)
1. A traditional Brazilian stew made with fish or seafood, coconut milk, dendê oil, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, typically served with rice
We ordered a delicious moqueca at the beachside restaurant.
Pedimos uma moqueca deliciosa no restaurante à beira-mar.
2. By extension, any similar stew-like seafood preparation in Brazilian cuisine
The chef prepared a moqueca with shrimp and fish.
O chef preparou uma moqueca com camarão e peixe.
Synonyms
ensopadocaldo de peixe

Regional Variations

Bahia
moqueca baiana
The most famous regional variant, typically made with dendê oil and coconut milk
Espírito Santo
moqueca capixaba
Regional variant traditionally made without dendê oil, using more tomato and peppers
Rio de Janeiro
moqueca
Popular coastal dish, variations common in beach restaurants
Portugal
moqueca
Known as Brazilian specialty, not traditional Portuguese cuisine

Related Idioms & Phrases

comer uma moqueca (to eat/enjoy a moqueca)
moqueca é coisa de baiano (moqueca is a Bahian thing)
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