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Búzio Guisado

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A delicious seafood stew made with sea snails (búzio), famous in the coastal towns of the Sotavento Islands. It is prepared with fresh ingredients gathered from the Cabo Verde shores.

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Seafood forms the foundation of the Sotavento Islands economy and cuisine. Búzio Guisado is made by slow-cooking meaty sea snails with tomatoes, peppers, and local spices.

Traditionally served with white rice, this intensely flavored stew is a reflection of Cabo Verde's oceanic culture on a plate. You can taste this delicacy locally by exploring the restaurants along the Santiago coastline using the Map.

Ingredients

  • 500g cleaned sea snails (búzio)
  • 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red or green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 cup of white wine
  • Salt, black pepper, and fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Boil the cleaned sea snails in a pressure cooker for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
  2. Chop the boiled meat into small bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil.
  4. Add the tomatoes and wine, cooking until it forms a sauce.
  5. Add the sea snails, season, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

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