Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vegan Eggplant Bobó (Bobó de berinjela vegano)
Prepare a delicious eggplant bobó, a light, nutritious and flavorful vegan option that is perfect for a comforting and practical Brazilian lunch.
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Ingredients
4 medium eggplants
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 cloves minced garlic
2 small chopped onions
2 chopped tomatoes, seeded and skin on
10 ml paprika or 1 small chopped red bell pepper
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable bouillon cube
Dende oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh herbs and black pepper to taste
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 cloves minced garlic
2 small chopped onions
2 chopped tomatoes, seeded and skin on
10 ml paprika or 1 small chopped red bell pepper
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable bouillon cube
Dende oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh herbs and black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh vegetables and produce at local markets or grocery store fresh aisles. Look for dende oil and cassava in the international or specialty foods section. If fresh cassava is unavailable, frozen pre-peeled cassava is an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- Cut the eggplants into small cubes, place them in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let them rest for 3 hours
- Rinse the eggplant cubes well, squeeze them gently to remove excess water and set aside
- Cook the cassava in water only until it is very tender and set aside
- Heat the dende oil with olive oil in a pan, sauté the garlic, onion, tomato, and bell pepper, then add the eggplant, bay leaf, pepper, and vegetable bouillon until browned
- Blend the cooked cassava with the coconut milk in a blender, mix into the sautéed base, adjust the salt, finish with plenty of fresh herbs, and serve hot
Observations
The eggplant bobó is an excellent meat-free alternative that maintains the classic creaminess using cassava. The secret to the success of this recipe is the resting time of the eggplant in salt, which eliminates its natural bitterness and ensures the ideal texture. Served with white rice and a touch of okra, you will have an unforgettable main course.
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