Brazilian recipe
Traditional Cornmeal Savory Cake (Cuscuz)
A classic savory steamed cake featuring cornmeal, sardines, shrimp, and hard-boiled eggs. This dish offers a hearty, flavor-packed experience for any meal.
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Ingredients
200 g cornmeal (flour)
2 tbsp cassava flour
1 can sardines in oil or brine
1 can peas
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and scallions
10 black olives, pitted and chopped
5 tomatoes, diced
4 hearts of palm, chopped
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
2 tbsp cassava flour
1 can sardines in oil or brine
1 can peas
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and scallions
10 black olives, pitted and chopped
5 tomatoes, diced
4 hearts of palm, chopped
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp, hearts of palm, and sardines at local markets or well-stocked supermarkets in the canned goods and seafood aisles. If you cannot find cassava flour, standard cornmeal remains the essential base; you may add a small amount of fine breadcrumbs as a texture substitute.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped black olives, hearts of palm, peas, tomato sauce, and shrimp.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, adding water and salt to taste, until it forms a thick and flavorful sauce.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal and the cassava flour together.
- Pour the hot sauce gradually over the flours, stirring continuously until you achieve a moist and uniform consistency.
- Preheat your cuscuz steamer.
- Place the mixture into the steamer, shaping the cuscuz.
- Decorate the top with the hard-boiled eggs and the sardines.
- Steam the cuscuz over low heat for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is firm and fully cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with the fresh chopped parsley and scallions.
Observations
The Brazilian Cuscuz is a highly versatile staple dish, widely enjoyed across many regions of the country, with deep roots in the Northeast. Built upon a base of cornmeal hydrated with a rich, savory broth, it serves as an incredibly comforting and flavorful option. This specific preparation brings together a combination of shrimp, sardines, and hard-boiled eggs, creating distinct, satisfying layers of flavor.
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