Bobó de camarão
Introduction '''''', sometimes referred to as '''shrimp bobó''' in English, is a chowder-like Brazilian dish of shrimp in a purée of manioc meal with coconut milk, herbs, ginger, and other ingredients.
Origin Shrimp bobó is nearly identical to the West African dish , and it is one of the many iconic recipes from the Bahia region, which is known for its heavy Afro-Brazilian characteristics. The name bobó comes from the Fon word ''.''
Preparation Like many similar dishes, it is flavored with palm oil, called  in Brazilian Portuguese. It is traditionally served with white rice, but it may also be served with another manioc dish called  or with the ritual Candomblé dish . It can also be treated as a standalone side dish. In the state of Espírito Santo,  is prepared with olive oil instead of palm oil due to Italian influences.
See also * List of Brazilian dishes* List of cream soups
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