Mozambican Fish Tagine (Tagine de Peixe Moçambicano)
Tagine de Peixe Moçambicano, or Mozambican Fish Tagine, is a traditional dish from Mozambique that features a flavorful combination of fish, vegetables, and spices. This dish is typically cooked in a tagine, a cone-shaped cooking vessel, which helps to infuse the ingredients with rich, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- 500g firm white fish fillets, cut into chunks
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a tagine or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fish chunks to the tagine, arranging them evenly among the vegetables.
- Place the lemon slices on top of the fish.
- Cover the tagine and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and parsley over the fish before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Tagine or large skillet Cutting board Knife Wooden spoon
Tools
Lemon squeezer (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tagine de Peixe Moçambicano with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add a chopped chili pepper to the tagine along with the other vegetables.
Cost
$15