Cuisine in Brazil

Signature dishes

Feijoada

National stew dish of pork and black beans slow-cooked for hours

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Black kidney beans, Various pork cuts, Rice, Kale

Churrasco

Beef seasoned only with rock salt, grilled on skewers and carved at table

Region: South
Main ingredients: Beef, Rock salt

Moqueca

Bahia State specialty of seafood stewed in palm oil and coconut milk

Region: Bahia State
Main ingredients: White fish, Tomatoes, Coriander, Dendê oil

Pão de Queijo

Chewy small bread made from tapioca flour and cheese

Region: Minas Gerais State
Main ingredients: Tapioca flour, Cheese, Eggs

Coxinha

Teardrop-shaped croquette with chicken filling

Region: São Paulo State
Main ingredients: Chicken breast, Wheat flour, Butter, Breadcrumbs

Pastel

Street food classic of thin pastry filled and deep-fried

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Wheat dough, Ground beef, Cheese, Banana

Brigadeiro

Chocolate truffle made by condensing sweetened condensed milk and cocoa

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Condensed milk, Cocoa powder, Butter, Chocolate sprinkles

Açaí Bowl

Healthy food of crushed frozen açaí topped with fruit and granola

Region: North
Main ingredients: Açaí, Banana, Honey, Granola

Tapioca Crepe

Light meal of chewy tapioca dough with sweet or savory fillings

Region: Northeast
Main ingredients: Tapioca flour, Coconut, Cheese

Caipirinha

National cocktail combining cachaça with lime and sugar

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Cachaça, Lime, Sugar, Ice