Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Coarse cornmeal (xerém)400 g
- Water1.5 L
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Tuna600 g
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves4
- Tomatoes3
- Bay leaves2
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Malagueta chilli1
Method
- XerémCook the coarse cornmeal in salted water, stirring, 30 minutes until thick and soft.
- TopMake a refogado: fry onion, garlic, tomato and bay leaf in olive oil until soft. Add tuna for 8 minutes.
- ServeServe hot.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 539 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.0 g |
| Fat | 18.1 g |
| Fibre | 6.3 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 1752 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Serving size | about 550 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Xerém with Tuna take to make?
About 1 h in total: 30 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Xerém with Tuna?
About 539 kcal per serving, with 32 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 550 g each.
Which allergens does Xerém with Tuna contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Xerém with Tuna from?
Xerém with Tuna is a main course from Cape Verde. Xerém with tuna.