10 Foods that are works of art and that only exist in Brazil

To eat some of the greatest delights of world cuisine there are only two possibilities: either you are Brazilian or you know someone born here. Poor those who never had the chance to taste one of our works of art in the form of food. Are they caloric and fatty? Most, yes. But life doesn’t have to be an eternal episode of Bela Gil’s show, does it?

O awesome.club made a selection of some of the greatest delights that only exist in Brazil. Either you only eat here or we exported to the rest of the world. Come get your mouth watering.

Did you know? What was just a candy for children’s parties, became a lucrative business. The first gourmet brigade in the country was opened in 2007 and revenues have already exceeded 3 million reais per year.

Did you know? The story that feijoada was invented by slaves using leftover food from the big house is legend. Some experts say the dish is a variation of a Portuguese stew made with white beans. But this is a topic for a next post we are writing 😉

Did you know? A taste beyond Brazilian, the cheese bread is, little by little, conquering space abroad. Some brands have been conquering foreign markets and in countries like Uruguay, Spain, Portugal and Germany, it is already possible to find the delicacy.

Did you know? The most accepted origin of coxinha comes from the 19th century, on a farm in the city of Limeira, in São Paulo. The delicacy would have been created to please Princess Isabel’s son.

Did you know? It is one of the most eclectic foods in Brazilian cuisine. Researcher Antônio Cândido cataloged 27 different types. There are sweet, savory and mixed ones (even with raisins…).

Did you know? The “fair pastry” was popularized after World War II, when Japanese immigrants adopted the recipe that had been made by Chinese in São Paulo since the 19th century.

Did you know? The famous sandwich was created by a law student in São Paulo, in the 1930s, and took its name precisely because its inventor was born in Bauru, in the interior of the state.

Did you know? Acarajé was actually created in West Africa, inspired by the falafel, a traditional dumpling that originated in the Middle East and Israel, but with black-eyed pea dough instead of chickpeas.

Did you know? The fruit that originates in northern Brazil is an important ally in the fight against cholesterol — but be careful with sugar when mixing guarana, condensed milk and other sweets.

Did you know? One of the most traditional dishes in Brazil, the origin of moqueca is disputed by Bahia and Espírito Santo, which use different recipes in terms of ingredients and types of fish.

So, which of these ten delights is your favorite? Or more than one, who knows. Let us know if we missed any typical Brazilian food on our list, leave your comment!