Mocotó is a very traditional dish throughout Brazil. Made with the ends of the ox (paws) it can be served with various accompaniments and seasonings.
Thus, the Bahian mocotó broth is an incredible variation for you to make the most of this dish. That way, today we're going to show you how to make a delicious broth in a simple way and without spending a lot.
Bahian mocotó broth
Bahian mocotó broth, as well as Bahian cuisine in general, is more spicy. That is, it has a unique and very characteristic flavor. In this way, this broth is quite nutritious, even more so if you bet on healthy ingredients in its preparation.
In this sense, the mocotó, the main ingredient of the dish, is rich in proteins and minerals. This is a great option to replenish your energy after a tiring day, for example. Furthermore, many say that mocotó is an aphrodisiac, but there is no proof of this effect.
Secondary ingredients can also bring numerous health benefits. If you opt for seasonings such as coriander, onion and bay leaf, you will be contributing to the immune system. So, there are many advantages for the human body. Bahian mocotó broth is recognized throughout the country as a healthy and viable food for all classes.
Why does this recipe work?
For starters, the Bahian mocotó broth is cheap to make. You buy it in supermarkets and butchers and pay by the kilo. So, depending on your budget, you can buy more or less quantity.
Secondary ingredients are also cheap. Many, by the way, you can grow in a vegetable garden in your backyard! What's more, you won't need to spend all your time around the stove. In about two hours your broth will be ready. Sounds like a lot, doesn't it? But that's the total cooking time. You can leave the broth cooking and go do other activities, for example.
Well, these are the main reasons why this recipe works. Finally, this recipe can be changed as you wish. Don't be shy about adding or deleting ingredients. In this article we only bring a suggestion on how to make Bahian mocotó broth.
Alternative to Bahian mocotó broth
If you don't like or your stomach doesn't get along with mocotó or other ingredients in this recipe, we separate some alternatives. And they are all right here on the site. Check out:
Now let's know how to make a succulent Bahian mocotó broth?
Bahian mocotó broth
Ingredients
- 1,5 kg of mocotó cut into slices;
- Enough water to cook all the mocotó;
- 1 chopped onion;
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic;
- Olive oil and salt to taste;
- 1 tbsp of Bahian seasoning found in supermarkets;
- 1 tbsp of tomato extract;
- Parsley to taste;
- Red pepper to taste;
- 1 tablespoon of tomato extract;
- 1/2 Cup of tea) of wheat flour
Step-by-step instructions
- The first step is, in a pressure cooker, sauté the onion, garlic, tomato paste and olive oil;
- Then insert the mocotó and add water until it covers all of it;
- Insert the Bahian seasoning;
- Let it cook under pressure for about 50 minutes;
- Turn off the pan and let the pressure come out naturally;
- Now remove the bones from the mocotó and add the parsley;
- Put some of the mixture in a blender, add the flour, and blend well;
- Pour this mixture into the remaining broth and return to the heat;
- Let it cook until you get a very consistent and homogeneous broth (at this stage you don't need to cook under pressure);
- Stir well so that the broth becomes creamy;
- Finally, add the pepper and salt needed to stay on point;
- Serve!
Nutrition
Note: This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although Cozinhadave.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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