Name: Vatapá De Pão Brazilian Bread Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 8 cups of day-old bread, cut into cubes; 1 can (14 oz) of coconut milk; 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup of roasted peanuts, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons of red palm oil (dende oil); 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; 1 tablespoon of ground ginger; 1 tablespoon of ground coriander; 1 tablespoon of dried shrimp powder (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with some red palm oil.
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and coconut milk, ensuring that all the bread pieces are well soaked. Let them sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the red palm oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and red bell pepper until the onions are translucent.
Add the tomato paste, ground ginger, ground coriander, and dried shrimp powder (if using) to the skillet, stirring well to combine the ingredients. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Pour the onion and spice mixture over the bread and coconut milk mixture. Add the shredded coconut and chopped peanuts, then season with salt and pepper. Gently mix everything together until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Once done, remove the Vatapá De Pão from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color and added freshness.
Serve this delicious Brazilian bread pudding warm and enjoy the flavorful blend of textures and spices.

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