Brazilian recipe
Shrimp Bobó
Shrimp Bobó is a classic dish of Brazilian cuisine, prized for its rich flavor and creamy cassava-based texture.
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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 (yuca), peeled
1 onion, sliced
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
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava (yuca), peeled
1 onion, sliced
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
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen shrimp at most seafood counters or local fish markets. Cassava (yuca) is commonly available in the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets or Latin specialty grocers. Palm oil and coconut milk can be found in the international aisle or Asian and Latin grocery stores.
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
- When the cassava is very tender, add one of the bottles of coconut milk
- Let the mixture cool slightly and blend everything in a blender until you have a smooth cream
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the grated onion until golden
- Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they change color
- Add the tomato sauce, chopped parsley and scallions, and the green 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 it is well heated through
Notes
This dish combines the succulence of shrimp with the creaminess of cooked cassava, resulting in a comforting meal full of personality.
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