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Easy 40 min~216 kcal 6/10
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Tacaca
An Amazonian Brazilian soup with tucupi, shrimp, jambu greens, tapioca body, garlic, and chile.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~210 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 350 g Cleaned shrimp
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Tucupi or sour cassava broth
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Tapioca starch
- 150 g Jambu or chard
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Hot pepper
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Loosen the tapioca starch with 1 cup of cold water.
- 2
Boil the tucupi with garlic, hot pepper, and salt for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the starch mixture and stir for 5 minutes, until translucent.
5 min05:00 - 4
Boil the jambu or chard separately for 3 minutes and drain.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the shrimp to the soup and cook for 4 minutes, until pink.
4 min04:00 - 6
Place the greens in bowls and ladle the hot tacaca over them.
💡 Tip: If tapioca is added without loosening it in cold water first, rubbery lumps form in the soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in hot bowls, with a lime wedge on the side if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
16
g protein
24
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 45%Fat 25%
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
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 Tacaca make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tacaca take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Tacaca difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tacaca have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 24g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Tacaca contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tacaca belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tacaca need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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