Fish with Tucupi Sauce (Peixe No Tucupi) | Chopped

Ingredients

• 4 firm white fish fillets (such as tambaqui, pacu, or cod), about 6 ounces each
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 cups tucupi (fermented cassava broth)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 chicory or jambu leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 chili peppers (malagueta or similar), whole
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
• 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving