Brazilian recipe
Shrimp and Cassava Stew (Bobó de camarão)
This classic dish is a staple of Brazilian cuisine, prized for its deep, rich flavor and the velvety texture of its signature cassava-based sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg fresh shrimp
Salt to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dendê oil
Salt to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dendê oil
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh seafood and produce at local markets or major supermarkets like Super Value and Quality Supermarkets. For authentic ingredients like dendê oil, look in the international or ethnic food aisles of well-stocked grocery stores. If you cannot find fresh cassava, it is often available frozen and pre-peeled in the freezer section.
Preparation method
- Clean the shrimp thoroughly.
- Season the shrimp with salt, garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let the shrimp marinate for a few minutes.
- Boil the cassava in a pot with water, the bay leaf, and the sliced onion.
- Once the cassava is very tender, stir in one bottle of coconut milk.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then process in a blender until you have a smooth, uniform cream.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the grated onions until golden.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and sauté until they turn pink.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, chopped herbs, and the green bell peppers.
- Cook for a few minutes until the flavors meld.
- Incorporate the blended cassava cream, the second bottle of coconut milk, and the dendê oil.
- Bring the stew to a gentle boil and remove from heat once thoroughly heated through.
Observations
This dish masterfully balances succulent shrimp with the luxurious creaminess of slow-cooked cassava, creating a comforting and flavorful meal that truly stands out.
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