Northeastern Caruru

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Northeastern Caruru

Recipe by Caion Alves
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

40

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Check out the necessary ingredients and follow the instructions on how to prepare your Caruru Nordestino.

Ingredients

  • 500g okra cut into slices

  • 500g dried shrimp

  • 1 cup roasted and ground peanuts

  • 1 cup roasted and ground cashew nuts

  • 2 chopped onions

  • 4 minced garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon palm oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

  • Chopped cilantro to taste

Directions

  • Wash the okra well and cut into thin slices. 
    Reserve.
  • In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in palm oil and olive oil with a little salt and black pepper.
  • Add the dried shrimps and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add the okra and continue to sauté until it is tender, about 15-20 minutes. 
    Add a little water if necessary.
  • Add peanuts and cashew nuts and mix well.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with white rice and pepper sauce to taste.

Recipe Video



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