My thoughts on the Subject
I may have mentioned some key aspects about Brazil’s
culinary culture before, but I want to put it down in one place.
Drinks
Unlike
the United States, serving only water to your guests isn’t very polite. Water
is considered the low of the low on the drinks list. Normally, you’ll receive juice
or soda to compliment your meal. It comes from the cultural etiquette to give
your guest the best you have to offer, which is probably why restaurants don’t
give out free water, a true tragedy for the thirsty man. It’s good to know when
guest’s come over. I also figured out what sets apart a first-world country
from a third world, it’s free refills. Case solved. You can all sleep well
tonight.
Food
Every
meal must have a staple food, something that will stick to your ribs (that’s
what my mom always used to say) like beans. These foods will hold you hunger
till your next meal. If you have the means, meat is also a great staple food.
Unless you come from the Northeast, spicy food is not common. Hot sauce here is
usually mild at best and rarely used. Salad is almost religious at every meal.
It ranges from lettuce to tomatoes and is usually covered in vinegar and oil
with a little bit of salt. It sounds surprising but that is about all you need
for dressing and your salad is delicious. And you must use a fork and a knife to eat your food. It's actually quite handy, so try it.
Dessert
Dessert is something that Brazilians know how to do well. From milkshakes to cakes, Brazilians love to show off there sweet skills. One ingredient that is prominent in most desserts is Sweet and Condensed Milk. Just by walking into the super market you can see just how important this ingredient is. There is a whole section dedicated to the different brands. Some of the most popular desserts are flan (pudim), mousse, and brigadeiro. All sent directly from heaven. I would definitely suggest taking a look online for some of the recipes.
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