Brazilian Cuisine

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Brazilian cuisine encompasses everything from avant-guard dishes to classic comfort food. Brazil's top chefs infuse unique flavours of the Amazon into their food, many of which we are not accustomed to in North America. We are very familiar with Italian, French, and Asian cuisine, but Brazilian restaurants are few and far between. 


Here is a list of some popular foods in Brazil:


Feijoada - This is Brazil's national dish. A thick stew with black beans, pork, and beef, that is traditionally made in a clay pot.
Exotic fruits - Mango, guava, cashew fruit, and passion fruit.
Pao de queijo - Bread and cheese rolls commonly served in restaurants and at home.
Moqueca - Different fish and shellfish are cooked in a clay pot with garlic, tomatoes, coriander, and onions.  Palm oil and coconut milk are added as liquids.
Churrasco - The Brazilian word for BBQ. Visit a Churrasqueira for all-you-can-eat barbecued meat.
Chocolate Truffles - A popular dessert.