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Traditional Brazilian Cuscuz: Quick and Easy Recipe
Classic Brazilian cuscuz recipe with cornmeal, sardines, shrimp, and eggs. Flavorful and practical for any meal.
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Ingredients
200 g cornmeal
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil or sauce)
1 can peas
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and parsley mix
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil or sauce)
1 can peas
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and parsley mix
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
Where to find ingredients
Cornmeal and cassava flour can be found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Canned sardines, peas, olives, hearts of palm, and tomato sauce are readily available in the canned goods aisle. Fresh shrimp can be purchased at the seafood counter of larger supermarkets or fish markets. Hard-boiled eggs are easy to make at home or buy pre-cooked in the dairy or deli section. Fresh cilantro and parsley are usually found in the produce section. For specific Brazilian ingredients, look for Latin or Brazilian specialty markets.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, black olives, chopped hearts of palm, peas, tomato sauce, and shrimp
- Cook the ingredients over medium heat, adding water and salt to taste, until a dense and flavorful sauce forms
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal and cassava flour
- Gradually pour the hot sauce over the flours, mixing continuously, until you get a moist and homogeneous consistency
- Preheat a steamer
- Place the mixture in the steamer, shaping the cuscuz
- Decorate the top with the hard-boiled eggs and canned sardines
- Cook the cuscuz in a double boiler over low heat for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm and cooked through
- Serve hot, garnished with the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley mix
Observations
Brazilian cuscuz is a versatile and very popular dish in many regions of the country, especially in the Northeast. Its cornmeal base, hydrated with a flavorful broth, makes it a delicious and comforting option. This recipe combines ingredients like shrimp, sardines, and hard-boiled eggs, creating layers of flavor that please everyone.
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