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Northeastern Shrimp Bob�

Northeastern Shrimp Bob�

Golden cassava cream with prawns, coconut milk and palm oil. A festive dish from the Northeast, it comes with white rice and farofa.

Main Courses
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
médio

Ingredients

  • 800 g 77foods headless shrimp, thawed
  • 1 kg cassava, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons of palm oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Chopped coriander and spring onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the cassava in salted water until soft. Drain and blend in a blender with a little of the stock until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season the prawns with salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until golden. Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down.

  4. 4

    Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes until they change color.

  5. 5

    Add the manioc cream, coconut milk and palm oil. Stir over a low heat for 8 minutes until thickened.

  6. 6

    Adjust the salt and garnish with coriander and spring onions. Serve with white rice and farofa.