5 Makanan Yang Patut Anda Rasa Jika Bercuti Di Rio, Brazil

Here are five amazing foods to try in Rio:

Pastéis

Walk through the street of Lisbon and you can have yourself this savoury, crispy puff. Pastéis (the plural form of “pastel”) is filled with meat, salted cod, hearts of palm, tomatoes or cheese. It may look like a pillow curry puff, but we guarantee you that it taste more cheesy than curry. Enjoy pastéis when you're in a bar or while you're strolling along the streets.

Tapioca

Light, sweet or savoury, tapioca is made fresh right in front of your eyes. You can find them at street vendors and in cafes. Tapioca are poured onto a hot griddle and form a crust during cooking, that is then filled with such things as chocolate and banana or cheese and tomato. Flip it over into an omelette shape, and you have yourself a substantial snack. Don't wanna ruin your diet? You may be able to find some who offers tapioca gluten free or vegetarian. Check out the metro station in Centro (downtown) for more variety of street vendors.

Acai berry

Known as the super-fruit, acai berry is bitter, but rich in protein, fiber and vitamin E. The sweetened dessert is hugely popular in Rio and it comes in a heaping bowl or cup with granola sprinkled on top, either for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It's served thick and cold (and is also gluten-free and vegetarian), to be eaten with a spoon. The natives of Rio often add a lot of sugar to their fruits, so ask for less sugar if you don't have a sweet tooth. Just say "pouco açucar" (po-co ass-soo-car) and it means "just a little sugar."

Moqueca de peixe

It’s no surprise that fish play a key part in its national cuisine due to Brazil's geographical location. Moqueca de peixe, is a fish stew and it is among the most popular traditional dishes in the country. And, if you were to Google this dish, you'll find aplenty of varieties because Brazilian food bloggers are constantly cooking new variations. You will encounter many versions with all types of fish, from tuna to monkfish. It typically includes other ingredients like fresh coriander, coconut milk, cumin, green peppers and garlic.

Pipoca

Brazilians are terrific when it comes to making popcorn. Vendors will usually have two options: salty (salgado) and sweet (doce). The salty can come with the surprisingly delicious additions of cheese or bacon depending on the vendor. Sometimes, you're lucky to get strips of bacon in the popcorn itself. The sweet has caramelized sugar darkening the kernels, and some vendors have condensed milk available to pour on top. To try the savoury and sugary treat at the same time, ask for "meia meia" (may-ah may-ah), or half and half.

 

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