Healthy corn pudding and churrasco from the south of Brazil

Healthy food: corn pudding and churrasco from the south
In the south of Brazil, the local cuisine has been influenced by immigrants from different countries. The Portuguese roots are particularly evident in the specialties of the state of Minas Gerais. With the foreign culture, the cold-pressed olive oil came to Brazil. Beans with bacon, manioc flour, sweet desserts and caramel specialties are also common here. But especially popular are "Pão de Quiejo" - small rolls of tapioca flour and cheese.

"Cuzcuz" is a specialty of the South: The salted corn pudding is prepared with vegetables, fruit or salad and boiled or grilled chicken. In addition, hearty meat dishes, z. As suckling pig and beef and game in all possible variations.

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In the kitchen of Gaúchos dominates the "churrasco": meat of different varieties is prepared on a skewer over an open coal fire and sprinkled only with coarse salt. Traditionally, it is eaten piece by piece with manioc flour, which absorbs the fat and gives each bite a special taste. Serve with a vinaigrette with chopped tomatoes and onions.

Sao Paulo is famous for its pizza, because even the Italians have immortalized themselves in Brazil. They also brought wine, risotto, polenta and spaghetti to the country on the Sugar Loaf. Add to that the culinary influences of Japanese immigrants, who brought the locals raw fish, stews and sushi closer.

On the coast you should taste fish specialties and different seafood. In Rio de Janeiro, locals like to eat deep-fried stockfish balls (Bolinho de bacalhau) whose taste is reminiscent of tuna. Crayfish, octopus, lobster, oysters and fish are popular on the beaches of Santa Carina. Incidentally, the influence of German immigrants is also clearly noticeable there. Here, Kasseler and Rhenish Sauerbraten are served. For dessert, many a restaurant in southern Brazil has Black Forest cake and apple strudel on the menu. Heike Kreutz, aid