Tag: Brazil

Two coxinhas
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Coxinhas

These little drumstick-shaped treats are a favorite snack in Brazil. Shredded chicken and cheese are encased in a flavorful dough and then deep fried to a crispy, crunchy golden-brown.

Moqueca Brazilian fish and coconut milk stew
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Moqueca

Moqueca, sometimes spelled muqueca, is a simple yet tasty Brazilian seafood stew from Bahia state. As with many of the dishes of Bahia, moqueca shows strong African roots.

Bowl of caldo verde
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Caldo Verde

Tinted a subtle green by finely shredded kale or collard greens and thickened with potatoes, caldo verde is one of the signature dishes of Portuguese cuisine.

Caipirinha in a glass with a straw and lime.
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Caipirinha

The national cocktail of Brazil, the caipirinha (kai-pi-REE-nyuh) is a heady mix of lime juice and cachaça (kah-SHAH-suh), a brandy-like alcohol distilled from sugarcane juice.