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Vatapá

Cultural Context

Vatapá is a traditional dish from the Bahia region of Brazil, with roots in African cuisine brought by enslaved people. It is often served with rice and is a staple in festive celebrations, reflecting the rich cultural blend of Brazilian heritage. Today, Vatapá is enjoyed across Brazil and has variations that include different proteins and spices, showcasing local ingredients and personal tastes.

BrazilianBRBahiamain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
100 g de camarão
100 ml de água
400 ml de leite de coco
2 pães franceses umedecidos no leite de coco
1 cebola
3 dentes de alho (ou 1 colher de sopa de alho batido)
100 g de castanha
100 g de amendoim
cheiro verde a gosto
pedaço pequeno de gengibre
pimenta do reino a gosto
sal a gosto
azeite de dendê a gosto

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk lowers calories, while regular milk is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: crushed peanuts

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, while crushed peanuts can be more economical.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be a cost-effective substitute.

1

Bater no liquidificador as cabeças dos 100 g de camarão com 100 ml de água.

2

Coar a mistura e reservar 150 ml do líquido.

3

Bater 2 pães franceses umedecidos em 400 ml de leite de coco no liquidificador.

4

Colocar o pão batido na panela (com o fogo desligado).

5

Bater os temperos: 1 cebola, 3 dentes de alho (ou 1 colher de sopa de alho batido), 100 g de castanha, 100 g de amendoim, cheiro verde a gosto, pedaço pequeno de gengibre, pimenta do reino a gosto, e sal a gosto.

6

Adicionar a mistura de temperos na panela com o pão batido.

7

Adicionar o líquido reservado das cabeças de camarão na panela.

8

Ligar o fogo e misturar bem.

9

Adicionar azeite de dendê a gosto (de 2 a 3 colheres).

10

Cozinhar e mexer até o vatapá desprender do fundo da panela.

11

Verificar o ponto do vatapá: deve formar um montinho que não se desmancha.

12

Desligar o fogo e deixar esfriar um pouco.

Cooking Techniques

soakingblendingsautéingcooking

Equipment Needed

liquidificadorpanela

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Brazilian VatapáBahian Vatapá

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