Brazilian recipe
Shrimp Bobó (Brazilian Cassava and Shrimp Stew)
Shrimp Bobó is a classic 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, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (dendê oil)
Salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 kg cassava, peeled
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 bay leaf
2 onions, grated
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bottles coconut milk
2 cans tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons palm oil (dendê oil)
Where to find ingredients
Fresh shrimp can be found at local fish markets or supermarket seafood counters. Cassava (sometimes labeled as yuca or manioc) is available in the produce section of most large grocery stores or international food markets. Palm oil (dendê oil) is typically found in the international or Latin American aisle of large grocery stores or specialized spice shops.
Method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly
- Season them with salt, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice
- Let the mixture marinate for a few minutes
- Cook the cassava in a pot with water, the bay leaf, and the sliced onion
- When the cassava is very soft, add one bottle of the coconut milk
- Let the mixture cool slightly and blend everything in a blender until you obtain a smooth cream
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the grated onions until golden
- Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they change color
- Add the tomato sauce, chopped herbs, and green bell peppers
- Cook for a few minutes
- Incorporate the blended cassava cream, the second bottle of coconut milk, and the palm oil
- Let it come to a boil
- Turn off the heat once it is thoroughly heated through
Notes
This dish combines succulent shrimp with the creaminess of cooked cassava, resulting in a comforting meal full of personality.
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