Central Africa · Soup
Caldo de Búzio (Spicy Sea Snail Broth)
A vibrant, herbaceous coastal broth packed with tender sea snails, aromatic mosquito herbs, and a fiery kick of island malagueta.
The story
Crafted by the artisanal coastal fishing communities of Neves and Praia Inhambupe, Caldo de Búzio is revered across the archipelago as an invigorating, restorative evening elixir. Fishermen consume it warm after twilight voyages on the Atlantic, celebrating the rich harvest of local rocky reefs. A crucial technical mastery lies in the precise tenderization and double-cleansing of the sea snails with lime juice to eliminate marine grit while preserving their sweet, briny chew.
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