Brazilian recipe
Traditional Creamy Brazilian Vatapá
Delicious homemade vatapá recipe with dried shrimp, fish, palm oil, and nuts. Unmistakable flavor and creamy texture for your meal.
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Ingredients
70g smoked dried shrimp
250g white fish fillets
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 onion, sliced
1 peeled tomato, diced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp red pepper flakes
20 mL lime juice
3 tbsp palm oil
1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
1/2 cup shelled and roasted peanuts
1 tsp grated ginger
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, soaked
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
250g white fish fillets
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 onion, sliced
1 peeled tomato, diced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp red pepper flakes
20 mL lime juice
3 tbsp palm oil
1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
1/2 cup shelled and roasted peanuts
1 tsp grated ginger
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, soaked
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
Where to find ingredients
Look for dried shrimp and palm oil in specialty international food stores or larger supermarkets with international aisles. Cashew nuts, peanuts, white fish, bread, coconut milk, and other pantry staples are widely available at most grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Soak the dried shrimp in water to remove excess salt
- Roast the peanuts and remove the skins
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper and set aside
- In a pot, heat half of the palm oil and sauté the onion, tomato, ground coriander, and bell pepper
- Arrange the fish fillets over the sautéed vegetables
- Cook for about 5 minutes
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes
- Drizzle with lime juice and the remaining palm oil
- Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and cook until the fish is tender
- Remove the fish from the sauce and flake it into small pieces, reserving the sauce
- In a blender or food processor, add the drained dried shrimp, cashew nuts, roasted peanuts, grated ginger, soaked bread, coconut milk, and water
- Process the mixture until a homogeneous paste is obtained, but with a slight texture, do not over-grind
- Gently mix the processed paste into the reserved sauce in the pot
- Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until the characteristic creamy consistency of vatapá is achieved
- Incorporate the reserved fish pieces into the mixture
- Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary
- Serve hot
Observations
Vatapá is an iconic dish of Brazilian cuisine, especially popular in Bahia, known for its creamy texture and rich, complex flavor. Traditionally prepared with a base of stale bread, coconut milk, palm oil, and seasonings, it is enriched with dried shrimp and white fish. Its popularity is due to the unique combination of ingredients that result in a comforting and flavorful dish, ideal for special occasions or to enjoy a classic of national gastronomy.
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