Brazilian Cuisine

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Brazilian Dishes

#1

Churrasco

Brazilian barbecue — large cuts of beef, pork and chicken on long skewers over charcoal, carved tableside at churrascari...

#2

Caipirinha

Brazil's national cocktail — cachaça, lime and sugar muddled together over ice. The quality of the cachaça defines the d...

#3

Moqueca

A fragrant Brazilian seafood stew of fish or prawns cooked in coconut milk, tomatoes, onions and dendê (palm oil). The r...

#4

Pao de Queijo

Brazilian cheese bread — small, round, chewy rolls made with tapioca flour and cheese, crispy outside and stretchy withi...

#5

Feijoada

Brazil's national dish — a rich stew of black beans with various cuts of pork including sausage, ribs and trotter, slow-...

#6

Bolinho de Bacalhau

Crispy fried salt cod and potato fritters, reflecting Portuguese heritage in Brazilian cuisine.

#7

Quindim

A glossy, egg yolk and coconut custard dessert with a bright yellow color.

#8

Pao de Batata

Soft, slightly sweet Brazilian bread rolls made with mashed potato, a popular bakery item.

#9

Coxinha

Teardrop-shaped fried snacks filled with shredded chicken, coated in breadcrumbs.

#10

Vatapá

A thick, creamy paste made from bread, shrimp, coconut milk, and ground peanuts or cashews, seasoned with palm oil.

#11

Casquinha de Siri

Shredded crab meat baked in its shell with a creamy sauce, a coastal Brazilian appetizer.

#12

Vaca Atolada

Beef ribs slow-cooked with cassava until the meat falls off the bone, a hearty countryside dish.

#13

Rabada

Oxtail slow-braised until falling off the bone, served with rice and a rich tomato sauce.

#14

Pamonha

Fresh corn pudding steamed inside corn husks, a traditional sweet or savory Brazilian snack.

#15

Caruru

A thick okra and shrimp stew flavored with palm oil and ground cashews, an Afro-Brazilian classic.

#16

Farofa

Toasted cassava flour seasoned with butter and bacon, a crunchy staple side dish.

#17

Escondidinho

A baked casserole of shredded dried beef hidden under a layer of creamy mashed cassava.

#18

Tacaca

An Amazonian soup of tucupi broth, jambu leaves, and dried shrimp, known for its tongue-numbing sensation.

#19

Carne de Sol

Lightly salted, sun-dried beef, grilled and typically served with beans and manioc.

#20

Beijinho

A coconut and condensed milk truffle, rolled in shredded coconut, a companion sweet to brigadeiro.

#21

Arroz de Carreteiro

A hearty rice dish cooked with shredded dried beef, a traditional dish from southern Brazil.

#22

Pao de Alho

Soft bread rolls infused with garlic and herbs, baked until golden, a popular Brazilian barbecue side.

#23

Torta de Frango

A savory chicken pie with a flaky crust, a popular Brazilian baked dish.

#24

Baiao de Dois

A rice and black-eyed pea dish cooked with cheese, often served with dried beef.

#25

Galinhada

A one-pot chicken and rice dish colored golden with turmeric or achiote, a countryside Brazilian specialty.

#26

Brigadeiro

A rich, fudgy chocolate truffle made from condensed milk and cocoa, rolled in chocolate sprinkles.

#27

Acaraje

Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters, split and filled with shrimp and a spicy sauce.

#28

Bobo de Camarao

A creamy shrimp stew made with cassava puree and coconut milk.

#29

Cuscuz Paulista

A molded steamed cornmeal cake layered with sardines, vegetables, and eggs, a Sao Paulo classic.

#30

Tapioca Crepe

A gluten-free crepe made from tapioca starch, filled with sweet or savory fillings.

#31

Bolo de Fuba

A simple, moist cornmeal cake, lightly sweet with a golden hue, a Brazilian teatime staple.

#32

Picanha

A prized cut of beef rump cap, grilled with a thick fat cap for maximum flavor.

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