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Bafa (Seafood Appetizer)
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Bafa (Seafood Appetizer)

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It is a lightly spiced appetizer prepared with fresh seafood such as octopus and squid caught off the coast of São Miguel. It is a prime favorite among coastal restaurants in the Cabo Verde islands.

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Fresh seafood caught in the ocean nets of São Miguel fishermen forms the basis of the local Bafa. In accordance with Cabo Verde culinary traditions, it is served marinated with a low-fat sauce, primarily olive oil and vinegar.

This flavor, which you can order as an appetizer in local restaurants found in the Map section, pairs exceptionally well with cold local beverages.

Ingredients

  • 500g cleaned octopus or squid
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt, pepper, fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Boil the seafood in salted water until tender. For octopus, this can take 40-50 minutes.
  2. Let the boiled seafood cool down and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the sliced red onion, olive oil, and vinegar.
  4. Add the seafood to this dressing and toss thoroughly.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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