Moqueca Capixaba for Carnival Days

  A typical dish from Espírito Santo cuisine is among the most requested during Carnival at Caranguejo do Assis The Carnival season has arrived, and to enjoy the lively days with energy, chef Renato Faben from Bar e Restaurante Caranguejo do Assis suggests Moqueca Capixaba, a light and nutritious dish. The restaurant's options are ranked first as the best choice on the menu for lunch and dinner. According to Dyonatan Giovanelli, co-owner of the establishment, moqueca is a must-have during this period; it’s like this every year. “After all, it’s one of the main typical dishes of Espírito Santo, nutritious, light with a surprising flavor, especially when eaten for the first time, in the case of tourists. We are already prepared to meet the demand we have during this time, which can increase by 20 to 30% in our orders,” he declares. The restaurant's flagship dish, Moqueca Capixaba from Caranguejo do Assis (starting at R$ 175.00), serves two people and is prepared with fresh ingredients. The choice of fish is up to the customer. The options are: badejo, robalo, dourado, and cação. The preparation includes tomato, garlic, onion, cilantro, and olive oil, accompanied by rice, pirão, and moquequinha made with banana da terra. Moqueca Capixaba. Check out the fish options on the menu: Moqueca Badejo – price R$ 210.00 - serves two people Badejo with small shrimp sauce - price R$ 245.00 - serves two people. Badejo with medium shrimp sauce - price R$ 320.00 - serves two people. Moqueca Robalo - price R$ 210.00 - serves two people Robalo with small shrimp sauce - price R$ 245.00 - serves two people. Robalo with medium shrimp sauce price R$ 320.00 - serves two people. Moqueca Dourado - price R$ 175.00 - serves two people Dourado with small shrimp sauce - price R$ 215.00 - serves two people Dourado with medium shrimp sauce - price R$ 290.00 - serves two people Moqueca Cação price R$ 175.00 - serves two people Cação with small shrimp sauce - price R$ 215.00 - serves two people Cação with medium shrimp sauce - price R$ 290 - serves two people All options come with rice, pirão, and moquequinha made with banana da terra. Where: Bar e Restaurante Caranguejo do Assis Opening hours: every day, from 11 AM to 12 AM Address: Av. da Praia, 290 - Praia de Itaparica, Vila Velha - ES, 29102-085