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Brazilian Seafood Stew (Vatapa)
This is a hot and spicy codfish and shrimp stew which comes from
Bahia, a coastal region, where foods have been influenced by
Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves.
1 (5 ounce) package dried shrimp (about 2 cups)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 to 5 Serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 […]

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Avocado Cream Soup (Sopa de Aguacate)
3 large ripe avocados, peeled, halved, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
6 cups chicken stock, fresh or canned
1/4 cup pale dry sherry (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon round white pepper
3 corn tortillas, quartered and fried until crisp
Purée the diced avocados in 3 batches, combining
1/3 of the dice and 1/2 cup […]

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Chuchitos (Cornmeal Dumplings Stuffed with Meat -
Guatemala)
1 pound boneless chicken or pork
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups sliced ripe tomatoes
1 chile guajillo, seeds and stem removed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups Masa Harina
8 tablespoons margarine (at room temperature)
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh green or dried cornhusks, wet
Cut the chicken or pork into 1-inch cubes and fry in […]

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Frijoles Negros Volteados (Fried Black Bean Paste -
Guatemala)
2 cups black bean purée (canned
refried black beans)
1 tablespoon oil
Heat oil over moderate heat in skillet. Add bean
purée and mix well with wooden spoon. Stir until
purée thickens and liquid evaporates. Continue until
mix begins to come away from skillet and can be formed by shaking
the […]

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Hallacas
1 1/2 pounds diced beef
1 1/2 pounds diced pork
2 cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned chickpeas
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried ground chile peppers
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup sliced stuffed olives
3 cups cornmeal
4 cups […]

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