Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

yucca root

Peeled and chopped

2 tbsp

olive oil

None

2 unit

onions

Chopped fine

4 unit

tomatoes

Chopped fine

2 lbs

prawns

Cooked and peeled

60 g

coriander

Chopped

100 g

coconut cream

Grated

1.5 tbsp

palm oil

None

1 unit

lime

Quartered

Step 1
~4 min

Peel and chop yucca root into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Cook yucca in salted water for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain most of the water, leaving some moisture.

Step 4
~4 min

Mash the yucca well.

Step 5
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Chop onions finely.

Step 7
~4 min

Fry onions until golden brown.

Step 8
~4 min

Chop tomatoes finely.

Step 9
~4 min

Add tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Add cooked prawns, salt, and pepper.

Step 11
~4 min

Add coconut cream and allow to melt.

Step 12
~4 min

Chop coriander.

Step 13
~4 min

Add coriander and mashed yucca to the pan.

Step 14
~4 min

Mix well to combine.

Step 15
~4 min

Cook for 5 minutes, or until the stew thickens.

Step 16
~4 min

If needed, cook longer to evaporate excess liquid.

Step 17
~4 min

Stir in palm oil.

Step 18
~4 min

Serve hot with white rice and a lime wedge.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of chili flakes.

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Feijoada
Moqueca

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Brazil

Cultural Significance

A popular dish in Brazilian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Carnival
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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