World Flavors Cookbook

Pirão

Brazilian fish broth thickened with manioc flour — a porridge-like sauce that accompanies fish dishes throughout coastal Brazil.

Cuisine: Brazil

Ingredients

• 500ml fish broth (from cooking fish)
• 100g manioc flour (farinha de mandioca)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil.
2. Add fish broth. Bring to simmer.
3. Whisk in manioc flour gradually, stirring constantly.
4. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring, until thick and smooth.
5. Season with salt.
6. Add cilantro.