Pirao

Name: Pirao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups fish broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup toasted cassava flour; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A smooth and savory porridge made by whisking toasted cassava flour into simmering flavorful fish broth until thickened.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fish broth
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup toasted cassava flour
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauteing for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
3

Pour in 3 cups fish broth and 1/2 tsp salt, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
4

Gradually stream in 1 cup toasted cassava flour while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
5

Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and velvet smooth.
6

Remove from heat and fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro right before serving.

Questions

How long does Pirao keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pirao?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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