Caruru Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
2 lb small okra pods, topped , tailed, and cut into small pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp ground dried shrimp (see note 1)
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup roasted peanuts
2 tbsp dende oil (see note 2)
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red chile flakes
3/4 cup water
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
dash of tabasco
cooked white rice , for serving
12 cooked jumbo shrimp, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into fine julienne for garnish
whole sprigs of cilantro, for garnish
wedges of lemon , for serving

Directions:

In a medium heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the okra and toss constantly until seared and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the ground dried shrimp with the fresh shrimp and peanuts. Pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the mixture forms a chunky paste.
In a large, heavy skillet heat the Dende oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chile flakes and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Add the shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir to mix. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the Caruru gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will be quite thick. Stir in the reserved okra, cilantro and tabasco and cook for 2 minutes more, until the okra is heated through. Serve over white rice, garnished with the cooked jumbo shrimp, red pepper julienne, cilantro sprigs and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	542.14 Kcal (2270 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.1g	42%
Cholesterol	95.5mg	32%
Sodium	1014.14mg	42%
Potassium	657.43mg	14%
Total Carbs	41.2g	14%
Sugars	3.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	6.76g	27%
Protein	14.37g	29%
Vitamin C	57.2mg	95%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	173.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	158.67 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	42%
Cholesterol	27.95mg	32%
Sodium	296.81mg	42%
Potassium	192.41mg	14%
Total Carbs	12.06g	14%
Sugars	1.14g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	27%
Protein	4.21g	29%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	95%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	3.3mg	62%
Calcium	50.9mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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