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Mootjie refers to a South African term meaning a small slice or piece of fish
Moqueca refers to a Brazilian tomato-based seafood stew prepared in a special type of clay pot. Moqueca is made without adding any water.Varieties fish and shellfish are just thrown together with a mixture onions, tomatoes,some garlic and coriander into a clay pot and then let it simmer for hours until done. However, just like any recipes, Moqueca is also made several waya depending on the area and the cook. If liquid is needed, palm oil and coconut milk or olive and soy oil is used.
Moqueca is pronounced "moh-keh-kuh"
Morcilla refers to Argentina's blood sausage, similar to Englands's black pudding. It sometimes eaten inside a bread roll or sandwich, called "morcipan" in Argentina.