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Vatapá de Frango

Cultural Context

Vatapá de Frango is a traditional dish from Brazil, particularly popular in the northeastern region. It is a rich, creamy dish made with chicken, bread, and a blend of spices, often served with rice. This dish reflects the African influence on Brazilian cuisine, showcasing the use of ingredients like peanuts and coconut milk. In modern times, Vatapá has seen various adaptations, with some variations incorporating seafood or different meats, making it a beloved comfort food across Brazil.

BrazilianBRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 units bread
500 mL coconut milk
150 mL chicken cooking broth
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tomato
Half a pepper
5 sweet peppers
Half a cup coriander
Half a tablespoon calabrian pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 dessert spoon salt
1 kg shredded chicken
100 mL palm oil
100 mL coconut milk
a little parsley

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in fat, while cashews are often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

1

Cut the bread into small pieces.

2

Add 500 mL of coconut milk to the bread.

3

Blend the moistened bread with 150 mL of chicken cooking broth and reserve the dough.

4

Prepare the seasoning by chopping 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tomato, and half a pepper, and 5 sweet peppers without seeds.

5

Add half a cup of coriander, half a tablespoon of calabrian pepper, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.

6

Heat a drizzle of palm oil in a pot.

7

Add the blended seasoning to the pot and sauté.

8

Add 1 dessert spoon of salt and 1 kg of shredded chicken.

9

Check the seasoning and add another dessert spoon of salt if needed.

10

Add the reserved dough made with bread, coconut milk, and chicken broth.

11

Add more palm oil, totaling 100 mL, and another 100 mL of coconut milk.

12

Finish with a little parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingshredding

Equipment Needed

blenderpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Chicken VatapáVatapá

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