Brazilian Couscous

Name: Brazilian Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal or pre-cooked corn flour (farinha de milho); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced); 1/2 cup canned peas (drained); 1/2 cup canned corn (drained); 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (optional); 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 boiled egg (sliced (for decoration)); 1/4 cup olives (sliced (for decoration)); Salt and pepper to taste; Oil for greasing the mould

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Cuscuz Paulista is a savoury Brazilian dish combining cornmeal with sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, peas, and proteins like shrimp or chicken. It offers a hearty blend of textures and rich flavours.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:18:52 GMT