Brazilian recipe
Creamy Vatapá with Chicken and Shrimp (Receita de vatapá cremoso)
A classic of Brazilian cooking, vatapá brings together shredded chicken and shrimp in a rich cream of bread and coconut milk, perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg cooked shredded chicken
1 kg small shrimp
8 day-old French rolls
2 jars coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
200 ml dendê oil
2 litres vegetable stock
Chopped coriander, to taste
Chopped pimenta de cheiro, to taste
Salt, to taste
1 kg small shrimp
8 day-old French rolls
2 jars coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
200 ml dendê oil
2 litres vegetable stock
Chopped coriander, to taste
Chopped pimenta de cheiro, to taste
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the rice, bread, seafood, and spice sections of local markets; if needed, use fresh fish or shrimp counters for the shrimp and a bakery for day-old white bread. Palm oil and coconut milk are usually sold in the international foods aisle.
Preparation method
- Slice the French rolls and place them in a large bowl
- Pour the coconut milk over the rolls and let them soften completely
- Transfer the bread and coconut milk mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy
- In a large pan, 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 just 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 constantly with a 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 pimenta de cheiro
- Serve the vatapá hot, accompanied by white rice
Observations
Vatapá is a traditional dish from Brazilian cooking, especially popular in Bahia, known for its velvety texture and bold flavour. It is often prepared for celebrations and Sunday lunches, making it a comforting and delicious choice that appeals to many palates. Its creamy base and the combination of ingredients such as chicken, shrimp and dendê oil make it unique.
This recipe walks you through each step so you can prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful preparation, you will achieve a flavourful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a true chef.
This recipe walks you through each step so you can prepare an authentic Vatapá at home. With fresh ingredients and careful preparation, you will achieve a flavourful result with the ideal consistency, worthy of a true chef.
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