5 Brazilian recipes that will bring the flavour of Brazil to your table.

Brazilian cuisine is a true journey of authentic flavours and quality culinary ingredients that transform any meal into a unique experience. For food lovers, we have selected four traditional recipes that you can prepare at home using our special food products available at Viva o Sabor.

Get ready for a complete culinary experience, with dishes that combine tradition, comfort and that taste of Brazil that truly warms the soul.

1. Pão de Queijo Mineiro

A classic of Brazilian gourmet cuisine, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this treat delights generation after generation.

Yield: approximately 30 small rolls
Serving suggestion: fresh coffee or a light tea.

Ingredients

• 250 g of Polvilho Azedo Yoki

• 250 g of Polvilho Doce Yoki

• 200 ml of milk

• 100 ml of oil

• 2 eggs

• 200 g of semi-cured cheese or grated Parmesan

• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the milk with the oil and a pinch of salt until boiling.

2. Scald the cassava starches with this mixture, stirring well.

3. Once slightly cooled, add the eggs and grated cheese.

4. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

5. Shape into small balls and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approximately 25 minutes.

2. Sweet Couscous

Delicate and flavoursome, sweet couscous is a traditional dessert that charms with its gentle flavour and soft texture. Prepared with premium ingredients, it is ideal for sweetening family gatherings.

Yield: 8 portions
Serving suggestion: filtered coffee or fennel tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Flocão de Milho Yoki

• 1 ½ cups of coconut milk

• 1 ½ cups of sugar

• 1 cup of desiccated coconut

• 1 pinch of salt

Method

1. Mix the corn flakes with the coconut milk, sugar, desiccated coconut and salt.

2. Leave to rest for 10 minutes to hydrate.

3. Place in a steamer and cook over steam for 20 minutes.

4. Allow to cool slightly, turn out of the mould and serve sprinkled with extra desiccated coconut.

3. Creamy Corn Cake (Bolo de Fubá)

A classic sweet that brings warmth and evokes the feeling of grandma’s kitchen. Its well-balanced flavour is a true celebration of Brazilian taste.

Yield: 10 to 12 portions
Serving suggestion: filtered coffee or mate tea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Flocão de Milho Yoki

• 1 cup of sugar

• 3 eggs

• 2 cups of milk

• 1 tablespoon of butter

• 1 cup of grated cheese (optional, to intensify the flavour)

• 1 tablespoon of baking powder

Method

1. Blend the eggs, milk, sugar, butter and corn flakes in a blender.

2. Add the baking powder and fold in gently.

3. Pour into a greased and floured tin.

4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approximately 40 minutes or until golden.

4. Traditional Farofa

An essential accompaniment to barbecue and feijoada, farofa is one of those distinctive food staples that makes any meal extra special. You can also add eggs, bacon strips or pieces of sausage to enhance the flavour.

Yield: 6 to 8 portions
Serving suggestion: feijoada, barbecue or roast chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Farinha de Mandioca Yoki

• 3 tablespoons of butter or oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• Salt to taste

• Chopped parsley (optional)

Method

1. Heat the butter in a frying pan.

2. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden.

3. Add the cassava flour and stir well until lightly golden.

4. Finish with salt and chopped parsley.