Vatapá

Vatapá is an Afro- Brazilian dish; particularly characteristic it is for the city of Salvador da Bahia and its surroundings.

Vatapá is a puree which is made from fish, nut kernels, dried shrimps, soaked bread, dendê oil, coconut milk and spices ( coriander, parsley, ginger and others). Due to its elaborate production, it is not an everyday dish, but is typically served in Bahia to Acarajé and at different moquecas.

Its importance for the Afro-Brazilian culture is also evident that the singer Gal Costa this court has dedicated a song ( " Vatapá ", on the LP / CD " Gal canta Caymmi "); Jorge Amado in books, such as " Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands ", this dish comes before.

• Brazilian cuisine
• Seasoning ingredient