Bobó de camarão facts for kids
Bobó de camarão, also known as shrimp bobó, is a yummy Brazilian dish. It's a bit like a thick soup or stew. This tasty meal is made with shrimp mixed into a creamy purée. The purée comes from manioc (also called cassava), a root vegetable. It also has coconut milk, fresh herbs, ginger, and other special ingredients.
Where Did Bobó de Camarão Come From?
Shrimp bobó has a cool history! It's very similar to a dish called Ipetê from West Africa. Many people from West Africa came to Brazil long ago. They brought their cooking traditions with them. This is why Bobó de camarão is a famous recipe from the Bahia region of Brazil. Bahia is well-known for its strong Afro-Brazilian culture. The name "bobó" actually comes from the word bovô in the Fon language. This language is spoken in parts of West Africa.
How Is It Made and Served?
Just like many dishes from this region, Bobó de camarão gets its special flavor from palm oil. In Brazil, this oil is called dendê. Traditionally, people eat this dish with plain white rice. Sometimes, it's served with another manioc dish called pirão. It can also be eaten with acaçá, a special food used in the Candomblé religion. You can even enjoy Bobó de camarão all by itself as a side dish. In the state of Espírito Santo, people sometimes use olive oil instead of palm oil. This is because of the Italian influences there.
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Bobó de camarão served at a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro
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Bobó de camarão being enjoyed in a restaurant at Porto Alegre City, Rio Grande do Sul State
See also
In Spanish: Bobó de camarão para niños
