Brazilian Food

- Four distinct culinary regions
- Often incorporates Amazonian fruits with seafood and meat
- National drink of Brazil: Caipirinha

Brazilian food is a diverse cuisine influenced by the indigenous people and the immigrant populations from countries such as Portugal, Spain and Italy. Common ingredients used throughout the country are: yuca, coconut, chili peppers, coriander, lime, banana, pineapple, pumpkin and palm oil.
Four Food Regions

Northern Brazilian dishes are dominated by the native Amerindians, northeastern Brazil is influenced by African and Portuguese dishes, southeastern Brazil shows Amerindian origins mixed with Japanese, Spanish and Middle Eastern foods and southern Brazil is a combination of Portuguese, German and Italian dishes.
Popular Dishes & Drinks
1. Feijoada
2. Cassava soup
3. White rice
4. Black beans
5. Farofa
6. Salada Tropical
7. Flan
8. Coconut pie
9. Caipirinha
10. Cachaca

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- Cafe Najjar Classic with Cardamom Turkish-style ground coffee 450g (1 lbs) (Lebanon) - $8.29
  
  Cafe Najjar with Cardamom is a traditional Turrkish-style coffee. It is made exclusively with carefully selected Brazilian Arabica beans, which are roasted and finely ground with ...
  
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