The basic ingredients of Brazilian feijoada are black beans, a variety of salted pork and beef products such as bacon, smoked pork ribs, at least two types of smoked sausage, loin and tongue. The stew is prepared over a slow fire in a thick clay pot. The traditional final dish is a dark broth covering […]
Brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian candy made by mixing condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder. This combination, which is a national passion, is commonly served at birthday parties, but can also be found at virtually any party. Almost every Brazilian restaurant has brigadeiro on the dessert menu, but if you don’t have the opportunity to […]
Biscoito de polvilho is a fine cassava powder cookie that has a very light flavor. It is perfect if you eat it on the beach, but even more delicious if you wash it down with a mate yerba ice tea, just mate for the Brazilians. It is very easy to find both, once there are […]
Caipirinha is Brazil’s most common distilled alcoholic drink made traditionally with cachaça (sugar cane rum), sugar, lemon and ice. But, in most places, capirinha refers to the mixture of cachaça with any fruit. The caipirinha is enjoyed in restaurants, bars, and many households throughout the country. You can also find many derivations of capirinha, including […]