Brazilian fish stew (Moqueca) with broccoli and rice

Step 1: Rice

Always wash rice before cooking, drain off excess water with sieve.

 

Gas Hob (100g rice with 150g water)

  • Bring to boil on medium to high heat. (Take off the lid if the water starts to overspill.)
  • Turn down to low, cover with lid and cook until water is fully absorbed. (approximately 10 minutes)
  • Turn the gas off and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Microwave (100g rice with 200g water)

  • Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes with no lid
  • Take out of the microwave, cover with lid and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Fish, Vegetables and Sauce (while the rice is resting)
  • Add some oil to a wok or a casserole dish, cook onions and peppers over medium to high heat until they are soft and season with pinch of salt.
  • Add fish into the dish along with the sauce.
  • Continue to cook over low heat until fish are fully cooked. (add a little water if the sauce gets too thick.)


Step 3: Broccoli

  • Add a little oil to wok or frying pan and place over medium to high heat.
  • Add in broccoli, season with salt and stir continuously for 1 minute.
  • Add a little water just to cover the bottom of the pan and cook with lid on until the vegetables are tender.