Amazon on the plate

Avium
Origin
The avium or aviú, ace Americanus,
is a very tiny micro-shrimp of
approximately 8mm. Its eyes are as
small as a point on the i. It is a
freshwater crustacean from the
region of Cametá or Santarém,
brought by the rivers first floods, the
<strong>Amazon</strong> in Cametá and the Tapajós
in Santarém.
During one year it appears only a
few months, later on it disappears.
Through this time it can be
appreciated deliciously fresh. During
the remaining time it is usually sold
cooked and salted.
Aroma
Its delicate aroma is very similar to
the aroma of others fresh or salted
shrimps just a bit more delicate.
Use
The avium is used in dumplings,
omelets, “Mojica” and other fish
soups, farofas and pies, replacing
with distinction, fresh or salted
shrimps.
Classic
In “Mojica” and in the avium balls.
Exotic
In the “vatapá” or “açorda”, a
delicious purée made of old bread.
Unmissable
In a “Mojica”, the simple thick soup
made of “farinha” and fish or srimps,
flavored with thousands of very tiny
shrimps.
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The <strong>Amazon</strong> on the plate
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