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Traditional Brazilian Cuscuz: Quick and Easy Recipe
Classic Brazilian cuscuz recipe with cornmeal, sardines, shrimp, and eggs. Delicious and practical for any meal.
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Ingredients
200 g cornmeal
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and green onion
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
2 tablespoons cassava flour
1 can sardines (in oil, drained)
1 can peas (drained)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and green onion
10 chopped black olives
5 chopped tomatoes
4 chopped hearts of palm
1 can tomato sauce
250 g shrimp
Water and salt to taste for the sauce
Where to find ingredients
Cornmeal, cassava flour, canned sardines, canned peas, eggs, olives, tomatoes, hearts of palm, tomato sauce, and shrimp are commonly found in the international or ethnic aisle of most supermarkets. Fresh cilantro and green onion are available in the produce section. For a wider selection of Brazilian ingredients, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty markets.
Preparation method
- In a pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, black olives, chopped hearts of palm, peas, tomato sauce, and shrimp
- Cook the ingredients over medium heat, adding water and salt to taste, until a dense and flavorful sauce forms
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal and cassava flour
- Gradually pour the hot sauce over the flours, mixing continuously, until a moist and homogeneous consistency is obtained
- Preheat a steamer
- Place the mixture in the steamer, shaping the cuscuz
- Decorate the top with the hard-boiled eggs and canned sardines
- Cook the cuscuz in a double boiler over low heat for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm and cooked through
- Serve hot, garnished with the chopped fresh cilantro and green onion
Observations
Brazilian cuscuz is a versatile and very popular dish in many regions of the country, especially in the Northeast. Its cornmeal base, hydrated with a flavorful broth, makes it a delicious and comforting option. This recipe combines ingredients like shrimp, sardines, and hard-boiled eggs, creating layers of flavor that please everyone.
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