(), sometimes referred to as shrimp bobó in English, is a chowder-like Brazilian dish of shrimp in a purée of manioc meal with coconut milk, herbs, ginger, red palm oil, and other ingredients.
Origin Shrimp bobó is nearly identical to the West African dish , and it is one of the many iconic recipes from the Bahia region, which is known for its heavy Afro-Brazilian characteristics. The name bobó comes from the Fon word .FERREIRA, A. B. H. Novo dicionário da língua portuguesa. 2ª edição. Rio de Janeiro. Nova Fronteira. 1986. p. 266.
Preparation Like many similar dishes, it is flavored with palm oil, called in Brazilian Portuguese. It is traditionally served with white rice, but it may also be served with another manioc dish called or with the ritual Candomblé dish . It can also be treated as a standalone side dish.
In the state of Espírito Santo, is prepared with olive oil instead of palm oil due to Italian influences.
See also List of Brazilian dishes List of cream soups
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