Vatapá

Step by stepInstructions

1. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain; season the fresh shrimp with a pinch of salt and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the bread and coconut milk and blend until smooth, then pour into a bowl.
3. In the same blender, puree the soaked dried shrimp, peanuts, cashews, onion, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the pureed mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
5. Stir in the bread-coconut mixture and simmer over low heat, stirring often, for 12 to 15 minutes until the vatapá thickens to a creamy paste.
6. Add the fresh shrimp and cook for 5 minutes more, until they curl and turn pink.
7. Stir in the dendê oil and season with salt to taste; serve hot over white rice, or as a filling for acarajé.