Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Traditional Brazilian Cuscuz
Classic Brazilian cuscuz recipe with cornmeal, sardines, shrimp, and eggs. Delicious and practical for any meal.
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Ingredients
200 g cornmeal
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and green onion
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, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and green onion
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 typically be found in the baking or international aisle of most supermarkets. Canned sardines, peas, olives, hearts of palm, and tomato sauce are widely available in canned goods sections. Shrimp can be purchased fresh or frozen from the seafood counter at supermarkets or fish markets. Fresh cilantro and green onions are usually found in the produce section of supermarkets or at local farmers' markets.
Preparation method
- In a pot, combine 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 thick 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 a moist and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Preheat a cuscuz steamer
- Place the mixture in the cuscuz 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 green onion
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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