Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vegan Eggplant Stew (Bobó de berinjela vegano)
Prepare a flavorful eggplant stew, a light and nutritious vegan option that brings a comforting and practical Brazilian touch to your meal.
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Ingredients
4 medium eggplants
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped with skin and seeds
10 ml paprika or 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable bouillon cube
Palm oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh green herbs and black pepper to taste
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped with skin and seeds
10 ml paprika or 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable bouillon cube
Palm oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh green herbs and black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local markets or general grocery stores. Fresh vegetables are best sourced from local farmers' markets, while cassava and palm oil are readily available in the specialty dry goods section of most supermarkets.
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 gently to remove excess water, and set aside
- Cook the cassava in water only until very tender and set aside
- Heat the palm oil with the olive oil in a pot, sauté the garlic, onion, tomato, and bell pepper, then add the eggplant, bay leaf, black pepper, and bouillon cube 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 green herbs, and serve while piping hot
Observations
This eggplant stew is an excellent meat-free alternative that maintains its classic creaminess by using cassava. The secret to this recipe's success is letting the eggplant rest in salt, which removes its natural bitterness and ensures the perfect texture. Served alongside white rice and a hint of okra, it creates an unforgettable main dish.
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