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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Caruru
A Bahian okra and shrimp dish with onion, garlic, peanuts, cashews, lime, and red palm oil.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~240 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 28 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 700 g Okra
Gövde için
- 300 g Shrimp
For the sauce
- 1 Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
For the consistency
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Peanuts
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Cashews
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Red palm oil or olive oil
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Water
Denge için
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dry the okra and slice it into thin rounds.
- 2
Pulse the peanuts and cashews in a processor until coarse.
- 3
Saute the onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the okra, water, and salt, and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Add the shrimp, peanuts, and cashews to the pot.
- 6
Boil the caruru for 8 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked.
8 min08:00 - 7
Balance the flavor with lime juice and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Dry the okra before slicing, less water enters the pot and the sauce thickens more predictably.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve caruru hot in small portions with rice or corn porridge and a lime wedge.
Nutrition (per serving)
~240
kcal calories
12
g protein
18
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 28%Fat 53%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Peanut
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Caruru make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Caruru take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Caruru difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Caruru have?
Approximately 240 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 18g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Caruru contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Peanut, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Caruru belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Caruru need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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