Brazilian recipe
Shrimp and Cassava Stew (Bobó de camarão)
Bobó de camarão is a classic dish renowned for its rich flavor and signature creamy texture derived from cassava.
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Ingredients
1 kg fresh shrimp
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (azeite de dendê)
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (azeite de dendê)
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found at local fresh produce markets and supermarkets. Cassava is widely available as 'manioc' or 'yuca' in local markets; palm oil can be sourced at specialty spice markets.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly.
- Season them with salt, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let them marinate for a few minutes.
- Boil the cassava in a pot with water, the bay leaf, and the sliced onion.
- Once the cassava is very tender, add one bottle of the coconut milk.
- Let the mixture cool slightly and blend everything in a blender until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the grated onions.
- Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they change color.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, chopped parsley and scallions, and bell peppers.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Incorporate the blended cassava cream, the second bottle of coconut milk, and the palm oil.
- Bring to a boil and turn off the heat once well heated through.
Observations
This dish masterfully combines the succulence of fresh shrimp with the velvety creaminess of cooked cassava, resulting in a comforting meal brimming with distinct character and depth of flavor.
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