Brazilian recipe
Shrimp Bobó (Brazilian Cassava and Shrimp Stew)
Shrimp Bobó is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, prized for its rich flavor and creamy, cassava-based texture.
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Ingredients
1 kg fresh shrimp
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lime
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (approx. 200ml each) coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde), chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (dendê oil)
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lime
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (approx. 200ml each) coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde), chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (dendê oil)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen shrimp at local seafood counters or supermarkets. Cassava (often labeled as yuca) is available in the produce section of well-stocked grocers or international markets. Palm oil and coconut milk can usually be found in the international or ethnic food aisle of most large supermarkets.
Method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly
- Season them with salt, garlic, pepper, and lime juice
- Let them marinate for a few minutes
- Cook the cassava in a pot with water, the bay leaf, and the sliced onion
- When the cassava is very soft, add one of the jars of coconut milk
- Let the mixture cool slightly and blend everything in a blender until smooth
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the grated onions until golden
- Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until they change color
- Add the tomato sauce, the parsley and scallions, and the green bell peppers
- Cook for a few minutes
- Incorporate the blended cassava cream, the second jar of coconut milk, and the palm oil
- Bring to a boil and turn off the heat once it is thoroughly heated through
Notes
This dish combines the succulence of shrimp with the creaminess of cooked cassava, resulting in a comforting meal full of personality.
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