Brazilians love spicy food.
False.
Coxinha is a popular snack in Brazil. It is deep-fried dough filled with chicken. Brazilians love coxinha. What does the name coxinha mean?
"little thigh"
Boba pearls are made of tapioca, which we get from a root. This same root can be made into several dishes like farofa, cakes, buns, pastries, biscuits and more. What is the name of the root?
Cassava (or yuca).
In south Brazil, people drink Chimarrão - a hot herbal drink. What is the main ingredient in it?
Yerba mate (or just mate)
Name a Brazilian fruit you'd like to try.
cupuaçu, maracujá, jaboticaba, cajá, cajú, papaya, acerola, pitanga, atemoya, graviola...
Brazilains eat a lot of rice and beans.
True.
What is moqueca?
A seafood stew - Moqueca is typically made with shrimp or fish in a base of tomatoes, onions, garlic, lime, coriander, palm oil and coconut milk.
Which picture does NOT show mangoes?
B - cambuca
Caldo de cana (or sugar cane juice) is a popular drink in Brazil. How is it made?
By crushing the sugar cane.
Name three things you can make with cupuaçu.
Smoothie, ice cream, juice, desserts, butter...
For Brazilians, food and fellowship go together.
True.
"Romeo and Juliet" is a popular dessert dish in Brazil. Name its 2 main ingredients.
Cheese and goiabada (guava marmelade)
What is the name of this fruit?
Maracuja (passion fruit)
Juice bars with endless menus are very common in Brazil. Which of these is NOT a fruit: jaboticaba, graviola, cenoura.
cenoura (carrot)
Name one food Brazil exports.
soybeans, corn, coffee, sugar, orange juice, beef, chicken meat...
People in Brazil don't eat much meat.
False. Brazilians love churrasco!
Which is an acaraje?
Letter B
Known as a super fruit, this berry is native to the Amazon and can made into smoothies, bowls or powder to add to your yogurt, for example. What is its name?
Açaí
Caipirinha is a famous Brazilian alcoholic drink. It's main ingredient is cachaça - a white rum made of sugar cane. Name 2 more ingredients in caipirinha.
sugar, lime, ice
What is the main breakfast drink in Brazil?
coffee
Brigadeiro is a popular drink in Brazil.
False. It is a popular (and delicious) dessert.
What is feijoada?
A black bean stew with pork and beef. It's served with rice, farofa, saute cabbage, and orange.
Native to the Amazon, guarana is a berry with the highest concentration of caffeine in plants and is present in many energy drinks. Which part of the body do the look like?
Eyes
In Brazil you can find coconut water anywhere. It is a very popular drink and very healthy. Can you name 2 benefits of coconut water?
Name this dish.
Pudim