Delicious Chicken Vatapá: A Traditional Brazilian Recipe

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Master Receita Solta

Delicious Chicken Vatapá: A Traditional Brazilian Recipe
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories600 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Chicken vatapa adapts the regional classic using breast sautéed in dendê oil, ginger, and a velvety cream of bread with coconut milk. It is worth making because it presents an economical preparation and a dense texture with a striking flavor."

Delicious Chicken Vatapá: A Traditional Brazilian Recipe

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Douramento de cebola, alho e gengibre ralado em azeite de dendê para criar a base aromática da receita - Batimento no liquidificador das fatias de pão com leite de coco formando a emulsão espessante do prato - Cozimento brando por 20 minutos com frango desfiado e coentro fresco até encorpar e soltar do fundo

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 slices of sandwich bread
  • 2 cups of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup of palm oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Coentro picado a gosto

Instructions

Main Course

1

In a pan, heat the palm oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.

2

Add the ginger and mix well.

3

Place the shredded chicken in the pot and season with salt and pepper.

4

Let it sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Meanwhile, in a blender, beat the bread slices with the coconut milk until a homogeneous mixture forms.

6

Add the bread mixture to the pan with the chicken and mix well.

7

Cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes, until creamy.

8

Lastly, add the chopped cilantro and mix again.

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Chef Tips

- Mexa o vatapá sem parar com colher de pau durante todo o cozimento para que o creme de pão não pegue no fundo - Dose o gengibre ralado aos poucos para equilibrar a picância aromática com a doçura natural do leite de coco - Mantenha o fogo brando para que o azeite de dendê cozinhe de maneira estável sem talhar

Variations

- Vatapá enriquecido incorporando meia xícara de amendoim torrado e castanha-de-caju moídos junto ao pão batido no liquidificador - Vatapá picante adicionando uma pimenta-malagueta macerada ao refogado inicial para uma versão tradicional ardente - Versão para recheio cozinhando a mistura por 5 minutos extras até obter consistência firme apropriada para acarajés

Substitutions

- O pão de forma branco pode ser substituído por pão francês amanhecido sem casca, pão de leite ou farinha de trigo torrada - O frango desfiado pode ser substituído por camarão seco dessalgado, camarão fresco cozido ou lascas de peixe branco - O coentro picado pode ser substituído por salsinha fresca com cebolinha picada caso tenha aversão ao sabor da erva

How to Store

Store the cold vatapá in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bring to low heat with two tablespoons of water or coconut milk, stirring vigorously so that the paste becomes satin-like again.

Can You Freeze It?

Chicken vatapa can be frozen in suitable plastic containers for up to 60 days. To consume, defrost under refrigeration and reheat in a heavy-bottomed pan over low heat, beating with a wire whisk to recover the emulsion.

What to Serve With

Serve as an accompaniment to fresh white rice, fried Acaraje in dendê oil, Bahian caruru, or fried plantain slices. Simple green salad with tomato also refreshes the palate against the density of the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct point of Vatapá in the pan?

The point is reached when the batter becomes a thick and shiny cream that begins to release from the bottom and sides of the pan when stirring.

Can I use stale French bread instead of sandwich bread?

Yes, stale French bread without the thicker crust is an excellent traditional option to blend with coconut milk.

Why does the Vatapa need to be stirred continuously?

The starchy bread base settles and burns very easily at the bottom of the pot if left to rest during boiling.

Is ginger mandatory in traditional vatapá?

Ginger is an essential spice in the Afro-Bahian tradition, bringing freshness and heat that cut the natural fat of the dendê oil.

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