5 Brazilian Recipes that Will Bring the Taste of Brazil to your Table.

Brazilian cuisine is a true journey of authentic flavors and quality culinary ingredients that turn any meal into a unique experience. For the food lovers, we’ve selected four traditional recipes 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 Brazilian taste that warms the soul.

1. Minas Cheese Bread

A classic of Brazilian gourmet cuisine, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this treat wins over generations.

Yield: about 30 rolls
Suggested pairing: fresh coffee or a light tea.

Ingredients

• 250 g of Yoki Sour Starch

• 250 g of Yoki Sweet Starch

• 200 ml of milk

• 100 ml of oil

• 2 eggs

• 200 g of semi-cured cheese or grated Parmesan

• Salt to taste

Preparation Method

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

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

3. When it cools a bit, add the eggs and grated cheese.

4. Mix until it forms a homogeneous dough.

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

2. Sweet Couscous

Delicate and flavorful, sweet couscous is a typical dessert that delights with its mild taste and soft texture. Made with premium ingredients, it’s perfect for sweetening family gatherings.

Yield: 8 servings
Suggested pairing: filtered coffee or fennel tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Yoki Corn Flakes

• 1 ½ cups of coconut milk

• 1 ½ cups of sugar

• 1 cup of grated coconut

• A pinch of salt

Preparation Method

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

2. Let it rest for 10 minutes to hydrate.

3. Place in a couscous steamer and steam for 20 minutes.

4. Let it cool slightly, unmold, and serve sprinkled with more grated coconut.

3. Creamy Cornmeal Cake

A classic sweet that brings comfort and reminds you of grandma’s house. Its balanced flavor is a true enhancement of Brazilian flavor.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings
Suggested pairing: filtered coffee or mate tea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Yoki Corn Flakes

• 1 cup of sugar

• 3 eggs

• 2 cups of milk

• 1 tablespoon of butter

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

• 1 tablespoon of baking powder

Preparation Method

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

2. Add the baking powder and mix gently.

3. Pour into a greased and floured pan.

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

4. Traditional Farofa

An essential presence at barbecues and feijoada, farofa is one of the exclusive food items that make any meal more special. You can also add eggs, bacon strips, or sausage pieces to enhance the flavor.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Suggested pairing: feijoada, barbecue, or roasted chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Yoki Cassava Flour

• 3 tablespoons of butter or oil

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 chopped garlic cloves

• Salt to taste

• Chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation Method

1. Heat the butter in a skillet.

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.