Acarajé (Bahian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
A Bahian-style black-eyed pea fritter fried in dendê oil and served with a dried-shrimp onion relish.
Brazilian recipes
20 Brazilian recipes with the full ingredients and method on the page.
Arroz Carreteiro (Brazilian Dried Beef Rice)
A Brazilian one-pot rice dish cooked with carne seca, tomato, onion, garlic, and herbs.
Bobó de Camarão (Bahian Shrimp Cassava Stew)
A creamy Bahian prawn and cassava stew finished with coconut milk, coriander, and dendê oil.
Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze
A Brazilian carrot cake blended smooth and topped with a simple chocolate glaze.
Brazilian Tapioca Crepes
Brazilian Tapioca Crepes are flexible stovetop tapioca-starch crepes filled with melted mozzarella and served warm.
Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles)
A classic Brazilian party sweet made by cooking condensed milk, cocoa, and butter into soft chocolate truffles.
Caldo Verde à Brasileira (Collard Potato Sausage Soup)
A Brazilian-style caldo verde with creamy potato, thinly sliced collard greens, and linguiça calabresa.
Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding)
A creamy Brazilian hominy pudding simmered with milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, and cloves.
Couve à Mineira (Minas-Style Collard Greens)
Minas-Style Garlicky Collard Greens are finely sliced couve sautéed quickly with garlic and finished tender-crisp.
Coxinha (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)
A Brazilian party snack with shredded chicken filling wrapped in soft dough, crumbed, and fried until crisp.
Escondidinho (Brazilian Cassava Beef Bake)
A Brazilian comfort-food bake with shredded carne seca under creamy cassava mash and cheese.
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
A homestyle Brazilian black bean stew simmered with pork hock, smoked bacon, and linguiça calabresa.
Galinhada Mineira (Minas-Style Chicken Rice)
A Minas-style Brazilian one-pot chicken rice with tomato, peppers, turmeric, and herbs.
Moqueca Baiana (Bahian Coconut Fish Stew)
A Bahian-style Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, coriander, and dendê oil.
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
A chewy Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca starch, milk, egg, and cheese.
Pudim de Leite (Brazilian Condensed Milk Flan)
A smooth Brazilian condensed milk flan baked in caramel until creamy, glossy, and sliceable.
Quindim (Brazilian Coconut Egg Custard)
A glossy Brazilian coconut egg custard baked gently until rich, golden, and spoon-soft.
Toasted Cassava Farofa
A simple Brazilian toasted cassava-flour side with onion, garlic, carrot, and herbs.
Torta de Palmito (Brazilian Hearts of Palm Pie)
A Brazilian savory pie filled with creamy hearts of palm, tomato, herbs, and a tender baked crust.
Vatapá (Bahian Shrimp Peanut Coconut Stew)
A rich Bahian stew thickened with bread, peanuts, cashews, coconut milk, and dried shrimp.