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Traditional Brazilian Cuscuz Recipe: Quick and Easy
Classic Brazilian cuscuz recipe with cornmeal, sardines, shrimp, and eggs. Delicious and practical for any meal.
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Ingredients
200 g cornmeal
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro and parsley)
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro and parsley)
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
Where to find ingredients
Cornmeal and cassava flour are widely available in the flour and grain sections of most supermarkets. Canned sardines, peas, black olives, tomato sauce, and hearts of palm can be found in the canned goods aisle. Shrimp are usually available in the frozen or fresh seafood section of supermarkets or at fish markets. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley are typically found in the produce section of supermarkets or at fresh markets.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, black olives, chopped hearts of palm, peas, tomato sauce, and shrimp
- Cook the ingredients over medium heat, adding water and salt to taste, until a dense and flavorful sauce forms
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal and cassava flour
- Gradually pour the hot sauce over the flours, mixing continuously until a moist and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Preheat a steamer pot
- Place the mixture into the steamer pot, shaping the cuscuz
- Decorate the top with the hard-boiled eggs and canned sardines
- Cook the cuscuz in a double boiler over low heat for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm and cooked through
- Serve hot, garnished with the chopped fresh herbs
Observations
Brazilian cuscuz is a versatile dish popular in many regions of Brazil, especially the Northeast. Its base of cornmeal, hydrated with a flavorful broth, makes it a delicious and comforting option. This recipe combines ingredients like shrimp, sardines, and hard-boiled eggs, creating layers of flavor that please everyone.
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