Brazilian recipe
Shrimp Bobó
Shrimp Bobó is a classic Brazilian specialty, renowned for its rich flavor profile and the velvety, creamy texture provided by 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 peeled cassava
1 onion, sliced into rounds
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles (400ml total) coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch chopped green herbs (parsley and spring onions)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dende oil (palm oil)
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg peeled cassava
1 onion, sliced into rounds
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles (400ml total) coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch chopped green herbs (parsley and spring onions)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dende oil (palm oil)
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp at local markets or fishmongers. Cassava can be purchased at produce stalls. Dende oil, coconut milk, and typical Brazilian staples are available at international grocery sections or specialized ethnic food stores.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly clean the shrimp.
- Season the shrimp with salt, garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let the shrimp marinate for a few minutes.
- Boil the cassava in a pot of water with the bay leaf and sliced onion until tender.
- Once the cassava is very soft, add one bottle of coconut milk to the pot.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend until you reach a smooth, even cream.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the grated onion until golden.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and sauté until they turn pink.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, chopped green herbs, and bell peppers.
- Simmer the mixture for a few minutes.
- Fold in the blended cassava cream, the second bottle of coconut milk, and the dende oil.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and remove from heat once it is thoroughly hot.
Observations
This dish masterfully pairs succulent shrimp with a silky cassava base, creating a deeply comforting meal that is packed with character. It is an essential staple that celebrates the marriage of seafood and root vegetables.
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