Moqueca de Peixe (Flounder)

Ingredients

• •2 pound fillets of sole, flounder, plaice or any white fish cut into 2 inch pieces
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •1 or 2 fresh hot chilli peppers, seeded and chopped
• •2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• •1 clove garlic, chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves
• •salt
• •3 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
• •1/4 cup dende or olive oil

Directions

1. 1Put the fish into a large bowl.
2. 2In a blender or food processor combine the onion, chilli pepper, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt to taste, and lime or lemon juice. Reduce to a puree and add to the fish, mixing lightly. Stand for 1 hour.
3. 3Transfer to a saucepan and add 6 tablespoons of water and half of oil. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until the fish is done. Pour in the remaining oil and heat for 1 more minute. Serve with rice.