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Moqueca is one of the traditional and deep-rooted dishes of Brazilian cuisine, having evolved and diversified over time under the influence of various cultural elements. The term itself originates from the indigenous Tupi-Guarani languages, derived from the word moquem, which means “to cook slowly.” This concept initially referred to traditional cooking methods practiced by indigenous communities inhabiting the Amazon basin and coastal regions. These native peoples prepared fish and shellfish by