PEIXE COM BANANA VERDE COM JOANIR - Carol Fiorentino

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Experience the tropical flavors of Brazil with "Peixe com Banana Verde," a traditional Caiçara dish that perfectly harmonizes the briny richness of fish with the starchy sweetness of green bananas. This heartwarming stew, enriched with aromatic vegetables, becomes unforgettable when paired with a creamy pirão.

Ingredients

🐟 5 posts of firm-fleshed fish, cleaned and descaled, snapper
💧 3 cups of water, plus 1.5 liters for cooking
🧅 1 large onion, sliced into rings
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced, optional
🌶️ 1/2 green bell pepper, diced, optional
🧂 Salt, to taste, use slightly more for fresh fish
🍅 3 small tomatoes, diced, seeds can be removed
🌿 Coriander/Green onion, to taste, chopped
🍌 6 well-green bananas, Banana Nanica
🛢️ Generic cooking oil, for sautéing
🌽 Generic cassava flour, for pirão
🍋 Lime, to taste, for serving
🌶️ Pepper, to taste, for serving

Instructions

1- Vegetable Preparation:

Chop the green onion stalk from the onion if present.
Slice the onion into rings and dice the tomatoes. Remove seeds if desired.
Chop fresh coriander. Dice the bell pepper, removing seeds and white parts.
Mince garlic by crushing cloves and peeling off the skin.

2- Fish Preparation:

Clean and descale the fish posts thoroughly. Place them in a stainless steel pan or pot.

3- Season and Layer:

Drizzle the pan with generic cooking oil. Sprinkle salt generously over the fish.
Add onions, coriander, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic over the fish in the pan.

4- Banana Preparation:

Cut the ends of each banana. Make a superficial lengthwise cut.
Peel under running water. If sticky, rub hands with oil.
Place the whole peeled bananas in the pan with the fish and vegetables.

5- Cooking Process:

Gently mix ingredients to combine flavors and seasonings.
Place the pan over medium-high heat. Sauté until it starts "berrar" (emits flavorful aroma).
Pour 1.5 liters of water, or enough to cover ingredients. Adjust for more broth if desired.
Cover the pan and cook for 30-40 minutes until the fish turns opaque and is fully cooked.

6- Prepare the Pirão:

Remove a few cooked bananas from the pan. Mash them on a serving plate.
Spoon some fish broth over the mashed bananas. Sprinkle in cassava flour.
Stir the mixture until you achieve a thick, porridge-like consistency.

7- Serving:

Serve the stew with pirão on the side. Add a squeeze of fresh lime and a dash of pepper for elevated flavor.
Pair with white rice to complete the meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 350
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Cutting board, Nissei, white plastic; Chef's knife; Stainless steel pan/pot; Wooden spoon; Stainless steel ladle; Small glass pitcher; Fork; Serving plate