11 Awesome Brazilian Foods You Need In Your Life Right Now


Brazilian food is a melting pot of rich cuisines from around the world. You have ingredients coming from Africa, Japan and Portugal, and the regional dishes can vary pretty widely from one area of the country to another. Brazilian food is heavy to the say the least, but it’s a cuisine you’ll fall in love with. Here are 11 awesome Brazilian foods that you need in your life right now.

1. Picanha

Brazilian steakhouses, or churrascaria, are legendary for a reason, and picanha is the most popular cut of beef. The cut is a sirloin cap and it’s ridiculously juicy. It’s usually grilled and sliced off of a skewer for you at the table.

2. Pão de Queijo

These small cheesy baked bread rolls are a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil.

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3. Pasteis

Pasteis is a typical Brazilian street food that’s made of a crispy rectangular-shaped thin crust that’s stuffed with all sorts savory fillings.

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4. Moqueca de Camarão

This indulgent seafood dish is a Brazilian staple. Moqueca de Camaro is a seafood stew made with prawns and coconut milk.

5. Brigadeiros

These chocolate truffles are made with condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder and all sorts of different sweet toppings.

6. Acarajé

This traditional street food is a light fritter made from peeled beans and onions. Acarajé are sliced in half and stuffed with a filling called vatapá, which is a hearty mix of shrimp, crab, nuts and coconut milk.

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7. Quindim

Quindim is a baked dessert made from sugar, egg yolks and ground coconut with a custardy texture and a bright yellow color.

8. Beijinhos de Coco

These coconut fudge balls are made with condensed milk, butter and coconut flakes. Once you start you won’t be able to stop.

9. Créme de Papaya

Créme de Papaya is a creamy frozen dessert made of papaya blended with vanilla ice cream.

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10. Romeu e Julieta

You’d never think to put guava with cheese, but in Brazil, they pair salty, soft cheeses with sweet guava paste.

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11. Pavê

Pavê resembles tiramisu, but this Brazilian version is a no-bake dessert with a combination of cookies or biscuits and different creams, fruits and chocolates. Sometimes you’ll even find coffee.