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Cuscuz Paulista

A molded Brazilian cornmeal dish from Sao Paulo with tomato sauce, sardines, peas, olives, egg, and colorful vegetables.

Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation

24 min prep 28 min cook

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Timeline

Total 52 min

Prep24 min
Cooking28 min

Ingredients

6 servings

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For the mold

2 cup(~400 ml) Cornmeal

For the seafood

250 g Canned sardines

Süsleme için

3 Boiled eggs

For the sauce

4 Tomatoes
1 Yellow onion
2 clove Garlic
1 cup(~200 ml) Peas
0.8 cup(~160 ml) Corn kernels
0.4 cup(~80 ml) Green olives
150 g Hearts of palm
2.5 cup(~500 ml) Water

For cooking

3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool them, and slice.
9 min
09:00
2
Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil for 4 minutes.
4 min
04:00
3
Add the chopped tomatoes, water, peas, corn, olives, hearts of palm, and salt, and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
4
Fold large pieces of sardine into the sauce without breaking them up too much.
5
Add the cornmeal little by little and stir for 6 minutes, until thick but still moist.
6 min
06:00
6
Decorate the mold with egg slices and a few vegetables, then press the hot mixture inside.
7
Rest the cuscuz paulista for 20 minutes, unmold, and slice.
20 min
20:00

💡 Tip: Work the cornmeal into the sauce gradually, adding it all at once leaves dry lumps inside the mold.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Unmold cuscuz paulista once it is fully warm rather than hot, then serve sliced with lime, parsley, and green salad.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~340

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 21%Carbs 51%Fat 28%

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
Egg

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FAQ

How many servings does Cuscuz Paulista make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Cuscuz Paulista take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 52 minutes in total.
Is Cuscuz Paulista difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Cuscuz Paulista have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 44g, fat: 11g.
Which allergens does Cuscuz Paulista contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Cuscuz Paulista belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Cuscuz Paulista need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

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Instructions

Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool them, and slice.

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