“Moqueca is a traditional Bahian seafood stew made with azeite de dendê (red palm fruit oil), bell peppers and coconut milk. This burger is inspired by it, with more than a few untraditional twists: the sauce is smooth rather than textured and is made from all the ingredients that would usually go into the stew,” says food writer Ixta Belfrage.
“I’ve added some spices (which are not Brazilian in origin but are nonetheless ubiquitous in Brazilian cuisine), and I’ve reimagined the dish as a burger (it’s traditionally served with rice and salad).
