Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vatapá Recipe (Receita de vatapá cremoso)
A Brazilian classic, vatapá combines shredded chicken and shrimp in a rich bread-and-coconut cream, ideal for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg cooked, shredded chicken
1 kg small shrimp
8 day-old French rolls
2 bottles coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
200 ml dendê oil
2 litres vegetable stock
Chopped coriander, to taste
Chopped pimento peppers, to taste
Salt, to taste
1 kg small shrimp
8 day-old French rolls
2 bottles coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
200 ml dendê oil
2 litres vegetable stock
Chopped coriander, to taste
Chopped pimento peppers, to taste
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients at your local supermarket, fresh produce market, seafood counter, and spice aisle. If needed, use cassava bread as a substitute for the French bread, but keep the original bread as the ideal choice.
Preparation method
- Cut the French rolls into slices and place them in a large bowl
- Pour the coconut milk over the bread and let it soften completely
- Transfer the bread and coconut milk mixture to a blender and blend until smooth
- In a large saucepan, heat the dendê oil over medium heat
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute, without letting it brown
- Add the small shrimp to the sauté and cook for only a few minutes, until they change colour
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix well with the sauté
- Pour the blended bread and coconut milk cream into the pan
- Add the hot vegetable stock and stir continuously with a wire whisk or spoon to prevent the bread from sticking to the bottom and to ensure a smooth texture
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the vatapá thickens and reaches the desired consistency
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting as needed
- Finally, fold in the chopped coriander and chopped pimento peppers
- Serve the vatapá hot, with white rice
Observations
Vatapá is a traditional Brazilian dish, especially popular in Bahia, known for its velvety texture and bold flavour. It is often served at celebrations and Sunday lunches, making it a comforting and satisfying option that appeals to many tastes. Its creamy base and the combination of ingredients such as chicken, shrimp and dendê oil make it unique.
This recipe gives you a step-by-step guide to prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful cooking, you’ll achieve a flavourful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a true chef.
This recipe gives you a step-by-step guide to prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful cooking, you’ll achieve a flavourful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a true chef.
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