Caruru para Acarajé

dendê oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can substitute for creaminess.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans are a more accessible vegetable option.

Cut the ends off the okra and slice it into small pieces.

Demonstrate cutting okra traditionally by making several cuts to create small pieces.

Show how to cut okra using a food processor for quicker preparation.

Place the cut okra into a food processor, ensuring not to overfill it, and pulse until it is broken down but not pureed.

Add 2 tablespoons of pre-made seasoning to the okra.

If not using pre-made seasoning, suggest using half an onion, 3 chili peppers, and a bit of cilantro for flavor.

Add water to the okra until it reaches just above the level of the okra, about 500ml.

Add a generous pinch of salt to the mixture.

Cook the okra on the stove for about 15-20 minutes until it is soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once the okra is soft, add a little coconut milk and a little dendê oil for flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, suggesting vinegar for those who prefer less stickiness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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