10 Brazilian foods whose names abused creativity

The cuisine is one of the greatest demonstrations of the creativity and variety of Brazilian culture. Certain local delicacies are known by such curious names that they often seem to have nothing to do with the ingredients in the recipes.

Today the awesome.club brings examples of typical Brazilian dishes that are famous in their regions and have very unusual names. Let’s see if you know or if you have tried any of them.

Very popular in Rio Grande do Sul, cueca turned, also known as cat’s ear, is a recipe of European origin that earned this fun nickname in Brazilian lands. The dish, prepared with homemade pasta, is a kind of fried bun sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. The curious name can be explained by the shape of the candy, similar to crumpled fabric.

Another ideal delicacy to accompany the afternoon coffee is the wait-a-husband, a dish that is popular in the Northeast region and in Santa Catarina. The dough, shaped in the form of rolls that turn into small knots, is fried on the stove and covered with sugar syrup and grated coconut. Some believe that the name of the dumpling originated from housewives, who prepared recipes at home while waiting for their husbands to return from work.

A success in the Northeast, the priest’s ear, also known as a wooden ear or leather hat, is very similar to the traditional American pancake. To give it a Brazilian touch, some recipes suggest adding corn flakes to the dough. When serving, just be creative and choose a good accompaniment.

The name is quite unusual, but mané pelado, a traditional sweet in the Center-West region, is nothing more than a manioc cake. In Goiás, legend says that, once, a man from the countryside went out to harvest cassava (or manioc) without wearing any clothes. Was it too hot in the plantation? We do not know. However, this Brazilian delicacy is certainly mouthwatering!

The dessert, made in layers of banana, cream and meringue, is well known in the South region. But many people must have already found this sweet around with the name of Manezinho Araújo, in honor of the man who, supposedly, invented the recipe. The dish is so beautiful that it makes you want to eat it with your eyes!

Would you dare to try a snake armpit? It may seem strange, but this typically Northeastern dish is successful in restaurants in João Pessoa, Paraíba. The recipe with a different name is made with sun-dried meat, ground or shredded, usually served with cassava accompaniment.

Those who live in Tocantins have probably heard of the pansy biscuit, a family delicacy that has become a tradition in the state. At the back of her house, confectioner Tia Naninha runs the crown-shaped cookie factory, produced in the region for over 100 years. The affectionate name of the dish represents the affection of a beloved recipe that has crossed generations.

Apparently, the sweets of Brazilian cuisine are champions in terms of exotic names. Another example is this delicacy that is successful in the State of Pernambuco, the nego bom. A kind of banana candy, the famous recipe is prepared with caramelized fruit, sugar and lemon. Simple and delicious!

The idea of ​​this recipe is to reuse the leftover meat that you have in the fridge. Or, as the name suggests, turning “old clothes” into something new. The meat is shredded and sautéed with seasonings, including peppers, tomatoes and onions. Just make a “mexidão” and serve with a side dish of your choice. It can also be prepared with cod.

Tradition in several cities in Brazil, the swamped cow is one of the best known representatives of the so-called caipira cuisine. The dish is made with beef ribs, cooked and served with the classic cassava (or cassava). They say that the unusual name comes from the drovers who drove cattle in the region of Minas Gerais. When it rained and the animal ran aground in the mud, it was sacrificed and served to the group.

So, have you ever heard of these dishes? Do you know other recipes that are called by funny names? Tell us in the comments!