Brazilian recipe
Creamy and Delicious Vatapá Recipe
A classic of Brazilian cuisine, vatapá combines shredded chicken and shrimp in a rich cream of bread and coconut milk, perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg cooked and shredded chicken
1 kg small shrimp
8 stale French rolls
2 cans coconut milk
1 chopped onion
4 cloves chopped garlic
200 ml palm oil
2 liters vegetable broth
Chopped cilantro to taste
Chopped aromatic pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 kg small shrimp
8 stale French rolls
2 cans coconut milk
1 chopped onion
4 cloves chopped garlic
200 ml palm oil
2 liters vegetable broth
Chopped cilantro to taste
Chopped aromatic pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken and shrimp can be found at any supermarket or local butcher/fish market.
Stale French rolls are best sourced from a bakery the day before.
Canned coconut milk is available in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets.
Palm oil (azeite de dendê) can be found in Latin or international food markets, or specialty African/Brazilian food stores. Look for it in the oils section.
Vegetable broth is commonly found in the soup or international aisle of supermarkets.
Fresh cilantro and aromatic peppers are usually available at fresh markets or the produce section of supermarkets. If aromatic peppers are unavailable, a mild chili pepper can be substituted.
Salt is a pantry staple found in any supermarket.
Stale French rolls are best sourced from a bakery the day before.
Canned coconut milk is available in the international foods aisle of most supermarkets.
Palm oil (azeite de dendê) can be found in Latin or international food markets, or specialty African/Brazilian food stores. Look for it in the oils section.
Vegetable broth is commonly found in the soup or international aisle of supermarkets.
Fresh cilantro and aromatic peppers are usually available at fresh markets or the produce section of supermarkets. If aromatic peppers are unavailable, a mild chili pepper can be substituted.
Salt is a pantry staple found in any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Cut the French rolls into slices and place them in a large bowl
- Pour the coconut milk over the bread and let it soften completely
- Transfer the bread and coconut milk mixture to a blender and blend until a smooth cream is obtained
- In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute, without browning
- Add the small shrimp to the sautéed mixture and cook for just a few minutes, until they change color
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well with the sautéed ingredients
- Pour the blended bread and coconut milk cream into the pot
- Add the hot vegetable broth 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 and reaches the desired consistency
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting as necessary
- Finally, incorporate the chopped cilantro and chopped aromatic pepper into the mixture
- Serve the vatapá hot, accompanied by white rice
Observations
Vatapá is a traditional dish in Brazilian cuisine, especially popular in Bahia, known for its velvety texture and striking flavor. It is often prepared for celebrations and Sunday lunches, being a comforting and delicious option that pleases many palates. Its creamy base and the combination of ingredients like chicken, shrimp, and palm oil make it unique.
This recipe details the step-by-step process 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 true chef.
This recipe details the step-by-step process 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 true chef.
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