Thread: the most delicious food of Brazil

Brazil offer you different type of delicious foods. some foods are cheap but their test is so great. you should not choose food by their price. i think the food which is a must in Brazil is “feijoada”, which is made from black beans and pork stew. you can also try gaucho barbecue, shrimp stroganoff and fish stew with coconut ("moqueca") etc.
thanks

I read you post and already felt hungry! I like strogonoff, biscoito de povilho ( homemade), torta de chocolate, fried aipim and a number of other delicious foods.

thanks for reading my post. plz ask if you have any question. if you need any other information plz feel free to ask me.

Originally Posted by Brazilianbraniac

I read you post and already felt hungry! I like strogonoff, biscoito de povilho ( homemade), torta de chocolate, fried aipim and a number of other delicious foods.

Biscoito de polvilho is tricky. You can never eat just a little, you must eat the whole thing! At least that's how I feel

Does anyone like "goiabada" (a brazilian sweet made out of a regional fruit) with cheese from "Minas Gerais" (one of the States in Brazil, famous for its great cheese and w beautiful women!)?

your suggestions are great ~.~ well, i'm encouraging you to drink Brazilian Coffee!! it's so great!! They are well known to produce the best coffee in the world..

Does anyone happen to have a recipe for feijoada? This is a black beans and pork stew. I here it's really
popular as well as tasty and I would like to experience it. Thanks in advance! :-)

I've visited some site and here's what i got:

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 smoked ham hocks
8 ounces diced ham
1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup of chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in smaller pot with 1/4 cup of the chopped onion. Cover with water and simmer, until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour. Drain and add to the beans.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crispy.

Hope it helped you!
Drain the bacon and ham mixture, and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.

Can some please tell me what the most popular desserts are in Brazil. I have heard that
Quindim is one of Brazil's best desserts, it looks a bit like a doughnut. Any input and suggestions
or recipes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

pizza and pasta is delicious food.i also like the serving system called rodizio which are typical in charrascarias whereby the waiter will come round and keep offering you food until you can eat no more.

Feijoada, feijoada, feijoada! It's the best brazilian food!!!!

Hi Danno, for desserts we usually eat fruit salads, because Brazil is very rich in fruits; homemade candies; ice screams; and so on.

i really like the Brazilian pizza the taste is fantastic.. try to eat that. you will forget your name..

Hi,

I really like "coxinha" and "empandinha"... Does anyone know "caldo de cana" made of sugar can and lemon..this is delicious

Yes I agree with you about the "cozinha" and "empadinha"-- a bit fattening from a woman's point of view but still quite good. You should also try the salgados that are here. Lots of different flavors!

I love salgadinhos, my wife make them at home, she 's brazilian and she cooks all the delicious things of Brazil, luky me !!

i love the brazilian pizza.. ....and also the sea foods of brazil ..

brazilian pizzza.. and the seafoods...

most of the people love the Brazilian seafood and the food that contains Coconuts. but i really hate the coconuts. their water is very delicious but i don't like any kind of foods that contains coconuts.
thanks every one for replying in my thread.

There are many diferent delicious Brazilian foods, such as feijoada, pastas, fishes such as Tainha Assada, seafoods such as Caldeirada with many kind of seafoods...etc.

the brazilian pizza.. and the seafood from brazil is the best food that i ever taste..

What kind of Seafood do they have there? I love Lobster, being from New England in the United States.
Do they have Shrimp, Crab and Lobster there? And if so is it expensive like it is here in the U.S. Thanks for any information
you can provide me with. Have a great weekend!

yeah...they have lobster, shrimp, crab...the price is not too much expensive compare to the u.s.

The most delicious food in Brazil keeps being Feijoada!

brazilian pizza is the best food that i ever taste in brazil..

Brazillian Pizza really? The best pizza I ever had was this little place in New Haven, Connecticut in
the U.S. It is a thin "New York Style" pizza. They have been around since the 1920's. What makes
their pizza so good and distinct is the old Brick Oven the cook the pies in and their freshly homemade
tomato sauce and real authentic Italian toppings. Try 'em if you ever get to New Haven!

Does anyone have a recipe for Brazilian Black bean soup? I have tried to make it serveral times but it is never as good as when I was in Brazil.

Greenbean,

Here is a nice recipe for Brazilian Black Bean Soup that I found on the Internet:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups onion, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, half of the garlic, and carrot. Season with cumin and salt. Cook, stirring, until onion and carrot are tender. Stir in remaining garlic, and red pepper; continue cooking until tender.
2. Add beans, water, and orange juice to the pan, and season with cayenne pepper. Transfer a portion of the mixture to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Puree part or all of the soup, depending on how you like the texture. Return puree to the pan, and simmer for 10 more minutes to blend flavors before serving.

Each State of Brazil has own typical foods. Very good. I love the Brazilian food.

I made this today and it is so delicious:

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Brazilian Tomato and Coconut Sauce



Here goes the recipe, I found it on the Internet and would like to share eat with you all!

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbs. cooking oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 3-3 1/2 lb. whole chicken, quartered
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbs. fresh ginger, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
• 1 1/4 C. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
• 1 C. unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 Tbs. cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

Directions:

Light the grill. In a shallow dish, combine 3 Tbs. of the oil with 2/3 of the minced garlic. Coat the chicken with half of the garlic oil and season with 1/4 tsp. of the salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Grill the chicken over moderately high heat, basting with the remaining garlic oil, until just done, about 10 minutes per side for the breasts, 13 for the legs. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 Tbs. oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, the ginger, and the jalapeños, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, the coconut milk, the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and serve with the chicken.

As far as breakfast goes, Brazilians prefer simple breakfast. A typical Brazilian breakfast consists of coffee, milk, bread and jam, sometimes cheese and ham, with fresh fruit also. There may be mangoes, papayas, watermelons and avocado cream in addition to all those. The side dishes may vary with the city you are dwelling in. Sounds pretty healthy to me!

You have to try this delicious
Brazilian Peanut Fudge


Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) jar roasted peanuts, skins removed
• 1 (8 ounce) package tea biscuits (such as Marie Biscuits)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. Line a 9-inch square dish with waxed paper.
2. Pulse the peanuts and biscuits together in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse flour. Add the sugar and pulse to mix. Pour the sweetened, condensed milk into the mixture and process until the mixture forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the food processor bowl.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and press with your hands into an even layer. Allow to sit at least 15 minutes, up to overnight. Remove from the dish and cut into squares to serve. Store in air-tight containers between uses.

Vatapá and Cururú are very good foods, too.

Regarding of the food “feijoada”, which is made from black beans and pork stew. Black beans provide special support for digestive tract health, and particularly our colon.

My favorite type of restaurant to eat at is a Brazilian steak house or "Churrascaria".I particularly love "Brazilian Sausage" Here is a great little recipe I found while surfing the Internet:

Rice with Brazilian Sausage, Red Peppers and Chickpeas

2 TBS. Olive oil
2 lbs. of Brazilian Sausage
4 plum tomatoes (diced)
2 medium onions (diced)
4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
2 tsp. smoked sweet paprika
1 bay leaf
2 cups of red bell pepper (diced)
1 15 oz. can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup of white wine
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups of water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (to garnish)

Put the sausages in a deep pan and just cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer the sausages until the water almost runs out.

Set the sausages aside. When cool, slice into 1/4" disks.

Set another deep pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil begins to shimmer add the onions and simmer until they begin to brown.

Add the tomatoes and cook stirring often until they give up their juice.

Add the red pepper, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, and chickpeas and continue to cook stirring occasionally.

Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Raise the heat a little. When the mixture almost loses all its moisture add the white wine and deglaze.

Add the rice and sausage and mix them in thoroughly. Cook it for a few moments to allow the rice to soak up some of the juices and flavor.

Add the chicken broth and water. Stir to mix in well and bring to a boil. Then lower to a low simmer and allow to cook uncovered until the rice is tender and absorbs most of the liquid. Add more liquid during cooking if necessary.

Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!!!

Excellent recipe!

I'd love to try this at home. Nice recipe. You got some more recipes there?

Here is another great Brazilian dish you may enjoy -


Chicken Ximxim

Ingredients:

2 lb dried shrimps, soaked overnight, ground (you can replace by cooked shrimps)
1 lb roasted peanuts (chopped in a food processor)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 chopped Onion
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
4 diced ripe tomatoes
½ cup palm oil
½ cup coconut milk
3 cups of water
3 pounds of cubed Chicken meat
salt

Directions:

Heat the palm oil in a large skillet.
Add chopped Onion, parsley, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, salt and Chicken cubes.
Stir-fry for about 15 minutes in high-medium heat or until Chicken cubes are cooked.
Add water, shrimps, peanuts, and coconut milk.
Simmer the stew for additional 15 minutes or until you get a creamy sauce.

Yes, feijoada and barbecue are the most popular foods in Brazil!

You might want to look at a ebook published on the Amazon Kindle bookstore:
Classic Brazilian Recipes has a good selection of the most loved dishes from Brazil. A mixture of Portuguese, African and South American flavours to dance on your taste buds.

Truly irresistible cuisine from the calypso region of the Americas:
Empadinhas de Palmito - Brazilian Empanadas with Hearts of Palm
Kibe
Coxinha - Brazilian Chicken
CroquettesBrazilian Risoles - Chicken and Cheese Croquettes
Frango ao Vinho
Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans with Smoked Meats
Cuscuz Paulista with Shrimp and Sardines
Bahian Shrimp in Coconut Cashew Sauce – Vatapá
Brazilian Fish Stew - Moqueca de Peixe
Brazilian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo - Caruru de Camarão

Follow the link:
Amazon.com: Classic Brazilian Recipes eBook: James Newton: Kindle Store

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Here is great Brazillian shrip dish recipe I made last weeked. Try it, you'll love it!!!

Camarão ao Catupiry
(Shrimp with Catupiry Cheese and Hearts of Palm)

2 lbs of fresh shrimp (medium or small size)
1 Catupiry cheese or 1 lb of Philly
1 can of hearts of palm, thinly sliced into rounds
4 large, juicy tomatoes
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp of finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp of finely chopped green onions
1 tbsp of corn starch
salt and pepper
10-15 whole peppercorns (you can leave these out if you don't want people biting into them)
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
lime juice

Catupiry is a Brazilian creamy cheese from Minas Gerais with a very high fat content. And the taste is completely different from any cheese in the U.S. or Europe. If you'd like to try this recipe and you live in the U.S., Philadelphia Cream Cheese might do the trick. If you go to Brazil, I suggest you buy a couple in the supermarket the day you leave. It's pasteurized, etc., so I don't think there'll be any problems with Customs...You can always try! In Miami, you can buy it at Brazilian markets.

Has anyone ever tried Kibe - Brazilian Fried Meat Balls? This is a Lebanese-style snack in Brazil. A kibe is a football-shaped deep fried "croquette" of beef and bulgur wheat, seasoned with garlic, onions, mint and cinnamon. The raw beef mixture used to make kibe is sometimes enjoyed raw in Brazil.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup packed mint leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Tahini sauce for dipping

Preparation:

1. Place bulgur wheat in a heat proof bowl. Bring the beef broth to a boil, remove from heat, and pour over the bulgur wheat. Let wheat rest for 1/2 hour.
2. Make the filling: Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, and sauté half of the chopped onions, the minced garlic, and the cinnamon and nutmeg. When onions are fragrant and soft, add 1/3 of the ground beef. Cook, stirring until the ground beef is well browned. Stir in the parsley and cook 1-2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Drain the bulgur wheat in a colander, pressing down on the wheat with the flat side of a spoon to press out all of the excess liquid.
4. Place the bulgur wheat in the bowl of a food processor with the remaining (uncooked) ground beef, remaining raw onions, and mint leaves. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and sprinkle generously with pepper.
5. Process ground beef mixture until mixture is very smooth, like a dough. If you have time to chill both the uncooked beef mixture and cooked filling for several hours, it will be easier to shape the kibes.
6. Take golf ball size balls of the uncooked beef mixture and press them flat into the palm of your hand. Place 1 tablespoon of the cooked beef mixture in the middle, then close the "dough" around the filling and seal well. Shape balls into an elongated football-like oval, with pointed ends. Place on a baking sheet until ready to fry.
7. Heat several inches of oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees. Gently lower kibes into the oil, working in batches, and cook until dark brown and crispy. Drain kibes on paper towels.
8. Serve warm, with tahini dipping sauce and lime wedges.

Yes, Danno knows very well the best of the Brazilian foods. He has posting many delicious foods which you can find in most of the Brazilian regions. Very good recipes!!!

Wow. These foods makes me salivate!!!

All food prepared with manioc or cassava (aipim) is delicious. As you mentioned, fried manioc is a Brazilian specialty incomparable, but the cassava should be very soft and moist which does not always happen.

My favorite food is strogonoff, biscoito de povilho ( homemade), torta de chocolate,
fried aipim and a number of other delicious foods.

The Brazilian food is a fusion of European, native indians and African food. It has unique creations, very tasteful and nutricional. Mandioca or manioca is a source of many foods, and can be eated in many forms, as cooked, fried and in flour, to be added to fish or meat. It was used and continue to be used by native indians as a very important component of their diet.