Ingredients for - Brazilian Shrimp Soup
How to cook deliciously - Brazilian Shrimp Soup
1. Stage
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
2. Stage
Add the rice, red-pepper flakes, salt, tomatoes and water to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the rice is almost tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Stage
Stir the coconut milk into the soup. Bring back to a simmer and then stir in the shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, lemon juice and parsley.
4. Stage
Variation: Instead of the shrimp, use one pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about three), cut crosswise into quarter-inch strips. Cook for the same amount of time.
5. Stage
Wine Recommendation: The sweet elements here call for a somewhat assertive sweetness in the wine as well. A Vouvray demi-sec, from France's Loire Valley, ought to strike just the right balance.
