How to make Brazilian Cuscuz - A Dica do Dia

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked potatoes

Avocado adds creaminess without cholesterol.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Polenta is often less expensive and easy to find.

Mix 2 cups of corn meal, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt together.

Add the water little by little and mix it very well.

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Put water to boil in a pan.

Place the cuscuz on top of the pan and cook it for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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