Moqueca Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

or other firm white fish, like fresh cod or mahi mahi, rinsed, pin bones removed, cut into large 2 to 3-inch chunks

large, peeled and deveined, you can use raw or precooked

to taste

freshly ground, to taste

divided

crushed

finely chopped, substitute: a pinch of red pepper flakes

large, sliced

seeded and sliced

seeded and sliced

large, sliced

chopped

red palm, or to taste

shrimp or vegetable bouillon, crumbled