Peixe com Quiabo e Molho de Amendoim
A flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender white fish cooked with okra in a rich and savory peanut sauce. This recipe highlights the use of peanuts and okra, common ingredients in Mozambican cuisine, creating a unique and satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g White fish fillets(such as tilapia, cod, or snapper, cut into chunks)
- 300 g Okra(fresh, trimmed and sliced, or frozen)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1.5 cups Chicken stock
- 0.5 cup Smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp Lime juice(fresh)
- 2 tbsp Coriander(fresh, chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the fish chunks with salt and pepper.
💡 Tip: Seasoning the fish directly helps to infuse flavor. - 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down.
- 5
Add the chicken stock, peanut butter, ground coriander, and chili flakes. Whisk until the peanut butter is smooth and well combined.
💡 Tip: Ensure the peanut butter is fully dissolved to create a creamy sauce. - 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Add the sliced okra and stir.
💡 Tip: Okra can be slimy, but this helps to thicken the sauce. - 7
Gently place the seasoned fish chunks into the sauce. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily, and the okra is tender.
💡 Tip: Avoid over-stirring to keep the fish pieces intact. - 8
Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
💡 Tip: Lime juice adds a brightness that cuts through the richness of the peanut sauce. - 9
Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot.
💡 Tip: This dish is excellent served with steamed rice or xima.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken stock or water.
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend some of the okra before adding the fish.
- ✓Adjust the chili flakes to control the level of heat.
🔄 Variations
- Substitute shrimp or firm tofu for the fish.
- Add other vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini.
- A pinch of ground ginger can add an extra layer of flavor.