Famous Food in Brazil: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Brazil, and what each dish is.

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The food to try in Brazil includes Feijoada, Churrasco, Açaí Bowl and 2 more.

Best time to visit Brazil: September – March; Carnival in February.

Feijoada

Brazil's national dish — slow-cooked black beans with salted pork, dried beef and sausage, with rice, farofa and orange slices. Eaten on Saturdays by tradition; the best in Rio is at Casa da Feijoada in Ipanema.

Churrasco

Endless rotisserie meats on swords at a churrascaria — picanha (rump cap) is Brazil's king cut. The all-you-can-eat rodízio system continues until you flip your card from green to red.

Açaí Bowl

Dark purple frozen açaí pulp in a bowl topped with granola, banana and honey — Brazil's most consumed health food, served at Ipanema and Copacabana beach kiosks for the morning surfers.

Pão de Queijo

Golf-ball-sized tapioca flour and queijo minas cheese rolls, crispy outside and gooey within — Brazil's most addictive snack, eaten for breakfast with coffee throughout the country.

Moqueca (Bahian Fish Stew)

Coconut milk and dendê palm oil fish stew, slow-cooked in a clay pot until the broth is orange and fragrant with coriander and lime. The Bahian version is richer and more complex.

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Brazil food questions

What is the most famous food in Brazil?

Feijoada is the dish most travellers start with. Brazil's national dish — slow-cooked black beans with salted pork, dried beef and sausage, with rice, farofa and orange slices.

What should I eat in Brazil?

Try Feijoada, Churrasco, Açaí Bowl, Pão de Queijo, Moqueca (Bahian Fish Stew).

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Brazil?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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