Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vegan Eggplant Bobó (Bobó de berinjela vegano)
Prepare a delicious eggplant bobó, a light, nutritious, and flavor-packed vegan option that is perfect for a comforting and practical Brazilian meal.
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Ingredients
4 medium eggplants
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped with skin and seeds
10 ml paprika or 1 small chopped red bell pepper
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable stock cube
Dende oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh herbs and black pepper to taste
500g cooked cassava
200 ml coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped with skin and seeds
10 ml paprika or 1 small chopped red bell pepper
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable stock cube
Dende oil and olive oil to taste
Fresh herbs and black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Fresh produce and ingredients such as cassava and dende oil can be found in local public markets (palengke) and supermarket produce sections. If dende oil is unavailable, you may use annatto oil as a substitute, though it will change the authentic flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Cut the eggplants into small cubes, place them in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let them rest for 3 hours
- Wash the eggplant cubes well, squeeze them slightly to remove excess water, and set aside
- Cook the cassava in water only until it is very tender and set aside
- Heat the dende oil and olive oil in a pan, sauté the garlic, onion, tomato, and bell pepper, then add the eggplant, bay leaf, pepper, and vegetable stock until golden brown
- Blend the cooked cassava with the coconut milk in a blender, mix it into the sautéed mixture, adjust the salt, finish with plenty of fresh herbs, and serve hot
Observations
The eggplant bobó 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 with white rice and a touch of okra, you will have an unforgettable main course.
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