Brazilian Cuisine

Feijoada is Brazil's national dish, a hearty black bean stew made with various cuts of pork and beef, often served with rice, collard greens, and orange slices. ¹⁾

Brigadeiro is a popular Brazilian sweet treat made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. ²⁾

Coxinha is a savory snack made from shredded chicken coated in dough, shaped like a drumstick, and deep-fried to a golden brown. ³⁾

Pão de Queijo is a beloved Brazilian cheese bread made from tapioca flour and cheese, resulting in a chewy and cheesy delight. ⁴⁾

Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian seafood stew made with fish, shrimp, or other seafood, cooked in coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, and dendê oil. ⁵⁾

Acarajé is a popular street food from Bahia, made from deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters filled with spicy shrimp, vatapá, and caruru. ⁶⁾

Churrasco is a Brazilian-style barbecue, where various cuts of meat, often skewered and seasoned, are grilled over an open flame. ⁷⁾

Açaí bowls are a refreshing and nutritious breakfast or snack made from frozen açaí berries blended into a smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit. ⁸⁾

Bobó de Camarão is a creamy shrimp stew made with cassava purée, coconut milk, and palm oil, creating a rich and flavorful dish. ⁹⁾

Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime, resulting in a refreshing and tangy drink. ¹⁰⁾

Farofa is a side dish made from toasted cassava flour mixed with ingredients like bacon, onions, and herbs, often served alongside feijoada and other dishes. ¹¹⁾

Quindim is a popular Brazilian dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, coconut, and butter, resulting in a rich and sweet custard. ¹²⁾

Vatapá is a thick and spicy sauce made from ground peanuts, bread, coconut milk, palm oil, and various spices, often served with acarajé. ¹³⁾

Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane juice, often used as the base for cocktails like caipirinha. ¹⁴⁾

Picanha is a prized cut of beef in Brazil, known for its tenderness and flavor, commonly enjoyed during churrasco. ¹⁵⁾