Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vatapá Recipe (Vatapá)
A classic of Brazilian cuisine, Vatapá combines shredded chicken and prawns in a rich bread and coconut milk base, perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg cooked and shredded chicken
1 kg small prawns
8 stale French rolls
2 bottles coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
200 ml dende oil
2 liters vegetable stock
Fresh coriander, to taste
Pimenta de cheiro (scented chili), chopped to taste
Salt, to taste
1 kg small prawns
8 stale French rolls
2 bottles coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
200 ml dende oil
2 liters vegetable stock
Fresh coriander, to taste
Pimenta de cheiro (scented chili), chopped to taste
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh prawns, onions, garlic, coriander, and bread at local markets or supermarkets. Coconut milk and vegetable stock are available in the canned goods or pantry aisles. Dende oil and pimenta de cheiro are authentic Brazilian ingredients; check specialty international food stores or ethnic grocery shops. As a substitute for dende oil, you may use red palm oil, though the flavor will differ; if pimenta de cheiro is unavailable, habanero or scotch bonnet peppers are the closest substitutes in terms of heat and aromatics, though they should be used sparingly.
Preparation method
- Slice the French rolls and place them in a large bowl.
- Pour the coconut milk over the bread and let them soften completely.
- Transfer the bread and coconut milk mixture to a blender and process until smooth.
- In a large pot, heat the dende oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, without letting it brown.
- Add the small prawns to the pot and cook for just a few minutes until they change color.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well with the sautéed base.
- Pour the blended bread and coconut milk cream into the pot.
- Add the hot vegetable stock and mix continuously with a whisk or spoon to prevent the bread from sticking to the bottom and to ensure a smooth texture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the Vatapá thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Finally, stir in the chopped coriander and chopped pimenta de cheiro.
- Serve the Vatapá hot, accompanied by white rice.
Observations
Vatapá is a traditional dish from Brazilian cuisine, especially popular in Bahia, renowned for its velvety texture and distinctive flavor. It is frequently prepared for celebrations and Sunday lunches, being a comforting and flavorful option that appeals to many palates. Its creamy base and the unique combination of ingredients such as chicken, prawns, and dende oil make it truly special.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide for you to prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful preparation, you will achieve a flavorful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a professional chef.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide for you to prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful preparation, you will achieve a flavorful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a professional chef.
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