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Nutritional Values
470kcal
31gProtein
44gCarbs
18gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
Brazilian Shrimp Stew
How to order / say it
Say it
Bobó de Camarão — [boh-BOH deh kah-mah-ROWN]
Order
I'd like the bobó de camarão, please.
Locally
Gostaria de um bobó de camarão, por favor.
Say locally
A creamy shrimp stew made with cassava, coconut milk, and dendê oil.
Why try it?
A dish that presents a fusion of African, indigenous, and Portuguese influences, Bobó de Camarão showcases the cultural melting pot seen in Brazilian cuisine. Its luxurious texture and rich taste highlight the exuberance of Rio’s food scene.
How it tastes
The creamy texture from cassava combines with the richness of coconut milk and the unique, nutty aroma of dendê oil, while shrimp adds a slight sweetness and tender bite. It's an explosion of flavors rounded by lime juice.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Emerging in the northeastern Brazil around the 18th century, Bobó de Camarão made its way south, becoming a favorite feature of Carioca dining. It highlights Brazil's blending of flavors from various cultural influences.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 300 g shrimp
- 🥕 400 g cassava
- 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
- 🫒 30 ml dendê oil
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🍋 30 ml lime juice
Method
- 1 Boil and mash cassava until smooth.
- 2 Sauté onions and shrimp until cooked, set aside.
- 3 Blend cassava with coconut milk and dendê oil.
- 4 Add shrimp mixture, cook until heated through, serve.
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