In this tropical country famous for its beautiful beaches, bossa nova, teeny bikinis, and electric Carnival celebrations, culinary traditions are vast and varied. While you will find arroz (white rice), feijao (beans) and farofa (manioc flour) on most tables, regional differences truly stand out. From Bahia, where African influences such as dende (palm tree oil) reign, to Minas Gerais, known for dishes based on pork and collard greens, Brazilian cuisine is full of contrasting flavors. Vegetarians beware: Many meals revolve around carne (meat), especially in the southern part of the country.
1. Fill up on grilled meat at churrascarrias, where you'll pay between $12-30 for an unlimited amount.
2. Ask for a Chopp ("shope"), a pale blonde pilsner draft when ordering beer. Brazilian beer, or cerveja, usually comes in a 600ml bottle, and is commonly shared by people.
3. Caipirinha, made with lime, sugar and cachaca, a sugarcane liquor, is Brazil's national drink.
4. Pitanga, cupuacu, tapereba are only some of many Brazilian fruits not found on U.S. menus.
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