Tacacá

Ingredients

• tucupi1 cup
• jambu leaves.25 cup
• tapioca starch2 tbsp
• dried shrimp2 oz
• malagueta pepper, minced.5 piece
• garlic, minced1 clove
• SaltTo taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a pot, bring the tucupi to a boil with garlic and salt.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add the jambu leaves and cook for a few minutes until wilted.

3. 3

   Step 3

   In a separate bowl, mix the tapioca starch with water to form a paste.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour the tapioca paste into the boiling tucupi, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cook for a few minutes until the soup thickens.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the dried shrimp and chili peppers to taste.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Serve hot in a gourd.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Tacacá works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.