Fish Vatapa

Ingredients

• 1 quart coconut milk
• 1/2 cup stale bread, softened in water
• 3 cups roasted peanuts
• 1 cup dried shrimp
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon chives, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp, cooked and shelled
• 2 lbs solid meat fish, cut into slices

Directions

1. 1

   Add the bread to the coconut milk. Using a food processor, a small quantity at a time, blend the peanuts and dried shrimp and add to the first mixture. Bring mixture to a boil and then blend mixture in food processor.

2. 2

   Brown onions lightly in oil then add the tomatoes, parsley, chives, and the bay leaf. Cut up the cooked shrimp fine and add. Add the fish and a little water.

3. 3

   Cover the pan and cook 5-6 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook.

4. 4

   Remove fish and shrimp to a deep dish. Take the sauce the fish was cooked in, puree it in food processor and add to original mixture. Bring original mixture to a boil and pour over fish and shrimp.