(Newswire.net — July 14, 2017) — Rio is the land of fresh, healthy, and interesting food items that are best enjoyed only here. The mouth-watering cuisines that Brazil offers the world boast of unique taste and incredible flavors. Travelers in particular will find this place to be a heaven for foodies.
The city offers food everywhere from street stalls to hip restaurants. City tour Rio de Janeiro will exclusively take you to the most popular food corners of this South American land.
Although it’s hard to sum-up all the cuisines in one list, but here’s are some that you have to try while here. And, you better not leave this place before trying them out.
Here they are:
1. Feijoada
Feijoada is usually prepared on Saturdays. The main ingredients of the dish are white rice and black beans or Feijoada (Feijoada has been named after Feijao). They also add pork to it along with bacon, cooked ground meat, and sausage. Many chefs also prefer to add some green cauliflower.
2. Barbecued Meat
Brazil is champion country when it comes to places for finding the best South American barbecued meats. Each part of Brazil uniquely approaches the taste of customers.
The skilled chefs prepare the ogre-sized quantities of meat and measure the different size of the pieces. Traditional Rio barbecue is used to prepare grilled pieces of sausages, queijo, coalho, and some crispy chicken hearts.
3. Tapioca
The North Brazil presents a healthy alternative to bread and it is called Tapioca. It is prepared and made using the starch of cassava root. Even those who happen to be gluten-intolerant can try it out. One could also prepare it like a pancake wrapped around with cheese and ham filling. Nutella and strawberry along with banana and condensed milk create a sweet version of the Tapioca.
4. Churrasco
It is not a single variety of meat but a grilled piece of a variety of meats. Many people miss-consider it as a single meat, but certainly, it’s a surprising pack to them. Grilled chicken, pork, and boar also served along with salad and rice.
5. Pao de queijo
The cheese bread (Pao de queijo) includes two staple bread layers filled with cheese to bring out the most amazing flavors. It is crispy on the outside and soft from inside. The gluten-free bread is prepared with eggs, grated queijo Minas (cheese milk), and tapioca flours.
6. Chicken Hearts
You won’t think a chicken heart to look like one, would you? But, guess what. Rio is a place where this food item comes out looking exactly as you would imagine – in the shape of heart. The grilled chicken hearts are served inserted in wooden sticks to make them look appealing and all the more appetizing.
7. Traditional Rio food
• Try Churrasco Rodizio, the ultimate barbecue you can enjoy in Rio.
• Bobo de Camarao – a shrimped mixture of manioc and coconut milk puree.
• Also taste, the Moqueca. It’s basically fish stew served with coconut milk.
A bonus tip: If you‘re someone who can’t stomach things easily; then eat only from busy food joints and restaurants. Reasons being, busy places always serve fresh food. So, your chances of ending-up with an upset stomach will be lessened.