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Tacacá

Cultural Context

Tacacá is a traditional dish from the Amazon region of Brazil, particularly popular among indigenous communities. It showcases the unique flavors of the region, combining the distinct taste of tucupi, a yellow sauce extracted from the cassava root, with the aromatic jambu leaves. This dish is often enjoyed as a street food and is cherished for its bold flavors and comforting warmth, especially during the rainy season. Today, tacacá has gained popularity beyond its origins, celebrated in various Brazilian festivals and culinary events.

BrazilianBRAmazonmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
2 cups jambu leaves
1 cup tapioca starch
4 cups cooked tucupi
3 cloves garlic
1 cup coriander
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 chili pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jambu leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

cooked tucupi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth maintains moisture and flavor.

tapioca starch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a common thickening agent.

1

Tirar a cabeça do camarão, deixando a casca e o corpo.

2

Reservar as cascas e cabeças do camarão para outra receita (vatapá).

3

Colocar o tucupi para ferver em uma panela.

4

Adicionar alho, chicória, cebolinha e pimenta de cheiro ao tucupi fervendo.

5

Adicionar um pouco de sal ao tucupi e deixar ferver para pegar o sabor dos temperos.

6

Em uma tigela, diluir a goma de tapioca em água e mexer rapidamente para evitar que embolasse.

7

Adicionar sal à goma de tapioca e continuar mexendo até atingir a consistência desejada.

8

Apagar o fogo do tucupi e da goma de tapioca após o cozimento.

9

Montar o tacacá colocando tucupi, goma, jambu e camarão em uma tigela.

10

Provar e ajustar o tempero, se necessário.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potladlecutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

tacacá de jambu

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