Tag: Brazil

Tapiocas are very popular all over northeastern Brazil and also in Rio de Janeiro, where you can buy them from street carts (in Ipanema, for example). Tapiocas are an art …

Another culinary inspiration from Brazil is his well-known Quindim, which is a traditional dessert in northeast Brazil and in whose preparation is used egg yolks and coconut. Although it has …

“Perhaps because of Brazil’s climate and its 4,000 miles of coastline, many Brazilian-Jewish dishes reflect a Sephardic influence. Palm oil, coconuts, okra, bananas and a variety of hot peppers are …

Feijoada is Brazil’s national dish. The name is derived from the Portuguese word for bean, ‘feijão’. Basically it’s a thick mixture of beans, fresh and smoked meats plus, garlic and …

“Yucca resembles horseradish but has a much blander flavor. It is used in a variety of dishes and when shredded, made into patties and fried in oil, it might actually …

“White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. What makes this so different is that we fry it in oil with minced onion and garlic before adding water. …

(Chicken Stroganoff) Everyone in Brazil loves the dish and has their favorite recipe…

Brazil is a country with a great culture, customs and traditions, which are displayed on the fantastic attractions that keeps the celebrations of festivals including the Carnival, but also has …

“Brazilian cuisine highlights black beans, which are often combined with tomatoes, onion, garlic, hot peppers, rice and cooked kale: The latter is a Portuguese favorite. Shredded coconut, orange slices and …