Xerem

Xarém or xerém is a thick soup or porridge from Algarve, Portugal that is eaten in Cape Verde and Brazil as well. It has a corn flour base combined with other traditional ingredients which vary by region. The dish is prepared using corn meal, clams or sardines, and grilled meats. The Algarvian version is most commonly prepared using clams. The words "xerém" and "xarém" have no known etymological origin, though there are two hypotheses for the origin of the words: It is a traditional dish in the Northeast Region of Brazil, especially in Pernambuco. The Brazilian dish contains coarsely ground corn kernels, and it is similar to polenta.

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