Vatapá (Bahian Shrimp and Bread Stew)

Method

1. 1
   • white bread 200 g
   • fish stock 3 dl
   • peanuts 100 g
   • cashews 50 g

   Blend the bread-nut paste — Soak the bread in the fish stock until soft, then blend with the ground peanuts and cashews into a thick paste.

2. 2
   • onion 1
   • garlic 3
   • tomato 1
   • dende oil 3 tbsp

   Sauté the aromatics — Sauté the onion, garlic, tomato, and chili in the dende oil until softened and fragrant.

   ⏱10 min
3. 3
   • shrimp 600 g
   • white bread 200 g
   • ground ginger 1 tsp

   Cook the shrimp — Add the shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until just pink, then stir in the ginger and the bread-nut paste.

   ⏱5 min
4. 4
   • coconut milk 4 dl
   • salt to taste

   Simmer until thick and creamy — Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt, and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.

   ⏱15 min
5. 5
   • white bread 200 g
   • fresh cilantro 4 tbsp

   Garnish with cilantro — Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with white rice.