Vatapá is a traditional Brazilian dish, especially popular in the northeast region of the country. It is made with dried shrimp, peanuts, palm oil and other delicious ingredients.
Vatapd
Preparation time
30
minutes
Cooking time
20
minutes
Here is a basic and easy recipe to prepare your vatapá:
Ingredients
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500g dried shrimp (shell and head removed)
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500ml coconut milk
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200g roasted, skinless peanuts
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2 medium onions chopped
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2 cloves of garlic, chopped
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2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
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1 chopped green pepper
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1 chopped red pepper
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1 bunch of green chillies (parsley and coriander), chopped
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100ml palm oil
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100g crustless bread (or cassava flour)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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Water (quantity required)
Preparation mode
- Start by washing the dried shrimp well under running water to remove excess salt. Then let them soak in water for about 1 hour.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
- Add the previously hydrated and drained shrimp, sautéing them until cooked.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers and chives, stirring well to incorporate the flavors.
- In a blender, place the coconut milk, roasted and skinless peanuts, and blend until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the blender mixture into the pan with the other ingredients, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Then add the palm oil, salt and black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Let it cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- If the vatapá is too liquid, add sliced ​​bread (or cassava flour) to thicken the consistency. Stir well until incorporated.
- Continue cooking for a few more minutes until you reach the desired texture, which should be creamy and consistent.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/vatapa/
