Category: Gluten free

Pinga com mel (“Pinga” and Honey)

Pinga com mel (“Pinga” and Honey)

Pinga com mel is probably inspired by Polish tradition, in which honey also flavours vodka. It is prepared on winter evenings in Southern Brazil. Ingredients• pinga or vodka• honey• raisins, optional Preparation methodAdd a few tablespoons of honey into the pinga bottle. Shake the closed…

Pirão (Creamy Manioc)

Pirão (Creamy Manioc)

The “pirão”, also known as “angu”, is a native indigenous food preparation, and has become a traditional Brazilian side dish. It is a really thick cream made with manioc flour and fish or beef stock. It’s served with white rice to accompany fish, poultry or…

Pudim de claras (Molotov Pudding)

Pudim de claras (Molotov Pudding)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “egg white pudding”, also known as “Molotov” Pudding, is a great dessert of Portuguese origin, very soft and light. There is some confusion regarding the origin of the recipe, but probably it was a good way to use…

Pudim de leite Moça (Milk Pudding)

Pudim de leite Moça (Milk Pudding)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “Pudim de Leite Moça” is a classic homemade dessert recipe and one of the most popular desserts in Brazil. As the name implies, the main ingredient is sweetened condensed milk.The chocolate version of this pudding is the “Brigadeirão”.…

Purê de banana da terra (Plantain Purée)

Purê de banana da terra (Plantain Purée)

GUARDA IL CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Plantain purée makes a great side dish for fish and meats, and it is very popular in the North and Northeast of Brazil. Its delicate sweet flavour and creamy texture make this side dish a perfect match…

Quentão (Cachaça’s Grog)

Quentão (Cachaça’s Grog)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Quentão ” is a traditional “Festas Juninas” (winter party) grog cocktail, especially in the South Region, the coldest area of Brazil. Its irresistible scents combine sweet and spicy notes and it is traditionally served hot in small earthenware, ceramic…

Quiabo refogado (Sautéed Okra)

Quiabo refogado (Sautéed Okra)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Okra is a widely used vegetable in African, Asian and Latin American traditional cuisine and, little by little, its delicate flavor and good looks are also getting its well-deserved place in the top chefs kitchens.This “basic” recipe is a…

Quibebe (Pumpkin Purée)

Quibebe (Pumpkin Purée)

The quibebe is a savory pumpkin purée used as a side dish for meat, and goes very well with “arroz e feijão”. Many claim that quibebe has an African origin because “kibebe” is a word from the Quibundo language but, as pumpkin is native to…