Cream of Cassava and Shrimp Bahia-style - Bobó de Camarão

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1. 1Step 1: Place the cassava pieces in a saucepan, add enough water to cover, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until tender enough to mash, about 15 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: When tender, remove the cooking water (save for another purpose --for soup or). Mash and set aside.
3. 3Step 3: Heat the oil in a skillet and sautée the onions until golden.
4. 4Step 4: Mix in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. 5Step 5: Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Add the shrimp and cilantro. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Add the coconut milk, little by little, always stirring. The consistency should be the same as thick cream.
8. 8Step 8: Serve it hot over your favorite rice. Bon apetite!