Vatapà

Shell the coconut

Wash, peel, and soak it in a warm bath

Squeeze out the pure coconut milk

Add two cups of boiling water to the bagasse

Squeeze again

Repeat the process three more times, allowing the milks to separate

Grind 2 large onions and 2 cloves of garlic, along with the dried shrimp and softshell clams, in a food processor

Cook the fish and fresh shrimp with minimal seasoning, without tomatoes

Sauté the almonds, onion, garlic, and dried shrimp

Add the softened clams

As you add the second and third milks, stirring constantly to achieve the desired consistency

You can also add a little of the water in which the fish and shrimp were cooked

When everything is almost cooked, add the pure coconut milk, the flaked fish, and the fresh shrimp

Stir well and add sufficient dende oil to achieve a dish that can be served with a fork.