Wednesday, October 30, 2013

24 Traditional Brazilian Foods You Need To Eat Right Now

You haven’t lived until you try all of these!


Coxinhas


Coxinhas


What is it: Little raindrops of fried goodness usually filled with chicken and a very creamy cheese called "catupiry."

Tastes like: A fried mac 'n' cheese ball, sans noodles, plus chicken.

Conclusion: Why don't these exist in the U.S.?

Get a recipe here.


Flickr: brunobucci


Brigadeiro


Brigadeiro


What is it: Chocolate truffles made with condensed milk instead of cream and covered in chocolate sprinkles.

Tastes like: A Nutella ball sprinkled with chocolate.

Conclusion: You've been missing out on chocolate rolled into balls for far too long.

Get a recipe here.


Flickr: negativz


Pão de Queijo


Pão de Queijo


What is it: Little rolls of bread with cheese baked into it.

Tastes like: Yup, little rolls of bread with cheese baked into it.

Conclusion: You'll never eat regular bread again.

Get a recipe here.


Flickr: lcloss


Farofa


Farofa


What is it: Fried cassava flour; it can include egg, bacon, and other add-ons. It's usually sprinkled over rice and beans.

Tastes like: Nothing you've ever tasted. Come on, it's fried cassava flour, but it's still DELICIOUS!

Conclusion: Hands down: Cassava flour is tastier than regular flour.

Get a recipe here.


Flickr: jeanmi




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