Vatapa - Brazilian Shrimp Stew

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1. 1Step 1: Place dried shrimp in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 20 minutes for the shrimp to soften. Drain.
2. 2Step 2: Rough chop the nuts by hand with a knife so that it is easier for the blender to grind. Combine nuts and shrimp in a food processor or blender and grind to a fine powder.
3. 3Step 3: In a large skillet, heat dende oil. Add onions, garlic and jalapeno. Saute until vegetables are softened.
4. 4Step 4: Add shrimp nut powder, fish stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add fish and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Add shrimp and cilantro. Simmer for 4 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Add salt to taste.
8. 8Step 8: Serve with rice or farofa (toasted cassava meal/yuca) drizzled with palm oil.