8 popular Brazilian dishes
When visiting Brazil for the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to seize the chance to try out the local delicacies. Reflecting its warm climate and multicultural heritage, Brazil's cuisine is a colorful blend of Portuguese, African and Native American ingredients and influences. Here are eight must-try Brazilian culinary treats you can eat while watching the tournament.
Churrasco
In Brazil, churrasco is a Portuguese and Spanish term for a type of barbecue which originated in southern Brazil. It features different kinds of meat, pork, sausage and chicken which may be cooked over an open fire. The Brazilians have been barbecuing meat for a long time. Churrasco varies not only because of the variety of meat but also because of the sauces. One common way to serve churrasco in Brazil is at a buffet, with waiters carrying trays of meat around the room and patrons choosing which cuts they want.
Feijoada
Feijoada, the national dish in Brazil, is a black bean stew with various types of beef and sausage. The modern feijoada completa is an elaborated version of a simple dish of beans flavored with meat. The sliced meats are displayed on a large platter, accompanied by the semiliquid beans, rice, toasted farofa, sliced oranges, sliced onions, cooked cabbage, and a hot-pepper sauce.
Camaroes Jangaderiro
One of the most popular dishes in Brazil is Camarão Jangadeiro, a large plate of crispy breaded prawns stuffed with creamy Catupiry cheese.
Brazilian hot sauce
Brazil is home to some pretty hot things, but nothing may be hotter than the malagueta pepper. Malagueta pepper is a type of chilli used in Brazil, Portugal and Mozambique. It is heavily used in the Bahia state of Brazil. It is widely used in Brazilian cuisine, going especially well with poultry dishes.
Brazil nuts
Brazil is also famous for its homonymic nuts. Like all the other types of nuts, Brazil nuts are also known for their great taste and health benefits. Besides being one of the richest dietary sources for selenium, a vital mineral for human health, it contains significant amount of magnesium, phosphorus and thiamine, and is very rich in protein and dietary fiber.
Salgado
Savory little snacks you can eat at any time of the day when you are not hungry enough for a complete meal. It comprises dozens of categories, such as empada, risoles, pastel, quibe, esfiha, croquete, bolinha de queijo, enrolado, folhado and pão de batata. It usually consists of dough wrapped around chopped meat, chicken, ham and/or cheese.
Roulade
Roulade is a traditional dessert but when the Brazilians make it with mutton offal, it takes on a new taste.
Galinhada
Galinhada is a stew of rice with chicken, which is a typical Brazilian dish in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás.
