Bahian Cuisine

J.Cavalcanti Bahiana

Bahian food has the influence of Portuguese, African and Indian cultures with a majority of local exotic ingredients. It is characterized by the generous use of malagueta chili peppers and dende oil extracted from an African palm tree.

Must try to taste some typical dishes from Bahia - Brazil. You won't regret - they are simply delicious!!

Brazil Food - Northeast Brazil

The Northeast region of Brazil includes Sergipe, Alagoas, Piaui, Maranhao, Ceara, Pernambuco, Bahia, Paraiba, and Rio Grande do Norte. Popular dishes here are heavily influenced by the origins of Amerindian, African, and Portuguese cuisine.

Popular dishes:

Muqueca - literally translated means "stew" and is a seafood stew that has been made in Brazil for over 300 years now. It contains seafood, garlic and onions, olive oil, cilantro, tomato, peppers, coconut milk, dende oil and is cooked slowly. It is generally served with rice.

Acarajé is made from black eyed peas that are rolled into a ball and fried, and stuffed with condiments, salads and sauces. Some fillings contain shrimp, some are vegetarian. This dish is a populra street food in Brazil.

Vatapá - This mixture of bread, coconut milk, dried shrimp, peanuts, shrimp and dende oil is enjoyed in other regions of Brazil as well. In the Northeast it is enjoyed with acarajé.

Feijoada (black beans) is one of Brazil's national treasures. This is a dish that is meant to serve a group, and the preparation begins the night before. Several kinds of smoked meats, ribs, and beef jerky are simmered with the black beans. The meats are removed and served separately on a platter. The other traditional accompaniments are Brazilian-style rice, farofa (toasted manioc meal), hot pepper sauce, and orange wedges (to help with digestion).

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