Category: Savoury Dishes

Vaca atolada (Beef Ribs with Manioc)

CLICK HERE TO WACTH THE VIDEO   “Vaca atolada” is a typical dish from the inner regions of Brazil, particularly in the state of Minas Gerais (doutheast part of the country). There are some versions about the origin of such a curious name: “mired cow”.…

Vatapá (Prawns in Coconut Milk Sauce)

Vatapá (Prawns in Coconut Milk Sauce)

“Vatapá” originates from Africa and it is one of the great classics of the state of Bahia’s cuisine, characterized by the distinct flavor of ingredients such as palm oil, coconut milk and coriander. Prawns are the basis for a cream-like sauce, which is served with…

Virado à paulista (Bean Purée with Pork)

Virado à paulista (Bean Purée with Pork)

The “tutu” served with white rice, “couve refogada”, “torresmo” (cracklings), fried sausage and fried egg is the tasty “virado à paulista”, the traditional Monday lunch menu at São Paulo (Brazil). Ingredients • 1 recipe of “tutu de feijão” • 150 g bacon or cracklings •…

Virado à paulista (Bean Purée with Pork)

Virado à paulista (Bean Purée with Pork)

Il “tutu” accompagnato da “arroz branco”, “couve refogada”, “torresmo” (ciccioli), salamella e uovo fritto è il saporito “virado à paulista”, il “prato do dia” i lunedì a San Paolo. Ingredienti • 1 ricetta di “tutu de feijão” • 150 g di pancetta affumicata o ciccioli…