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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Vatapá
A Bahia classic where shrimp, bread, coconut milk, and peanuts cook into a thick, savory cream for rice or moqueca.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~420 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Shrimp
- 160 g Stale bread
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 100 g Peanuts
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Dende palm oil or olive oil with turmeric
- 30 g Cashews
- 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro for serving
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the stale bread in the coconut milk for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Blend the bread, peanuts, cashews, and milk into a slightly textured cream.
- 3
Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger in palm oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the bread mixture to the pot and thicken over low heat for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Add the shrimp and cook for 8 minutes, avoiding overcooking so they do not turn rubbery.
8 min08:00 - 6
Serve the vatapa hot with rice and fresh cilantro.
💡 Tip: Searing the shrimp for 30 seconds in a dry pan keeps them from turning spongy in the sauce. Blend the bread mixture until smooth so the sauce becomes thick and velvety.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in the Bahia style beside acaraje, the black-eyed pea fritter, or with white rice; scatter fresh cilantro over the top.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~420
kcal calories
24
g protein
18
g carbs
25
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 18%Fat 58%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GLEstimated, 60% match
5.2g
Sugar
3.9g
Fiber
279.5mg
Sodium
11g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Vatapá make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Vatapá take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Vatapá difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Vatapá have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 18g, fat: 25g.Which allergens does Vatapá contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Seafood, Peanut, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vatapá belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Vatapá need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Vatapá filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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