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Bobo de Camarao
Bobo de Camarao reads umami 5.8, sourness 5.5 and citrus 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.8 · Sourness 5.5 · Citrus 5.2 · Richness 4.9 · Marine & Briny 4.8 · Salinity 4.0 · Allium 3.7 · Sweetness 3.2 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Nutty 2.5 · Fruity 2.2 · Floral 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Earthy 0.9 · Heat 0.8 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (12)
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp
- 2 lbs cassava (mandioca) boiled and mashed
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp dende (red palm oil)
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 45 min (35 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 74.7 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 3.5 g fat, 7.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate shrimp in lime juice, garlic, and salt, then saute briefly until just pink and set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic, tomato, and bell pepper in dende oil until soft, then stir in mashed cassava and coconut milk to form a thick creamy sauce.
- Return shrimp to the pot, heat through, and finish with fresh cilantro.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato — Portuguese
- Mustard Seed Coconut Shrimp Curry — Indian
- Coconut Shrimp Curry — Indian
- Moqueca Baiana — Brazilian
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp Pasta — Italian-American
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.