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Visit Pará is a state in northern Brazil with a very rich and diverse culture. It is not a major tourist destination, despite being full of exotic mysteries. The locals call themselves the Paraenses.
If you're looking for unique adventures, Pará is the place for you. It offers experiences you won't find anywhere else. This northern Brazilian state is bursting with colors, flavors, and speaking of flavors...
Nossa and the Pará region
The Pará region, where Nossa grows its acai deep in the Amazon rainforest, is a natural treasure where culinary diversity mirrors the richness of the surrounding biodiversity.
The acai is undoubtedly one of the greatest symbols of Paraense culture. Few people have ever tasted an acai bowl. It's eaten morning, noon and night, and there are a multitude of ways to accompany this super fruit. Some people eat it with cassava or tapioca flour, shrimps, meat, fried fish, with sugar or without.
Whatever the case, no native of Pará can resist the delights of acai.
But this famous bay is not the only speciality of the region. There are also numerous typical dishes that we can't omit. In addition to the famous feijoada, which has already been exported internationally, there are tacacá, vatapá, caruru, maniçoba and many others.
Discover these traditional dishes of Brazilian culture.
1. Tacacá
Tacacá is one of Pará's most typical dishes. This culinary marvel served as soup is made from "manioc juice" called tucupi, to which shrimp, jambu and tapioca starch are added. Served hot, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, even when the humidity and heat dry you out.
2. Vatapá
Vatapá, a traditional Brazilian dish, is made with flour, coconut milk, shrimp and dendê oil. It is very popular in the north and northeast of the country. This dish finds its home in the northeastern state of Bahia, where it is one of the essential ingredients of the emblematic acarajé. However, vatapá is also popular with white rice.
3. Feijoada
Feijoada is one of most popular dishes of the region. Brought by the Portuguese, this recipe combines red or black beans with a variety of meat cuts, creating a delicious meal. Many herbs are used to give this dish a unique flavor.
4. Caruru
Caruru is a Brazilian dish made from okra, bell pepper, onion, shrimp, palm oil and roasted nuts. This traditional side dish is particularly popular in the northeastern state of Bahia, where it is also served alongside acarajé, an Afro-Brazilian street specialty made from mashed black-eyed peas, formed into a ball and fried in palm oil.
5. Maniçoba
Maniçoba is a specialty of Brazilian cuisine, especially popular in the Amazon region. Of Indigenous origin, this dish is made from finely ground cassava leaves, which are boiled for at least a week to remove any trace of hydrogen cyanide naturally present in the plant. The mixture is then combined with salted pork, dried meat and smoked products to create a riche, flavorful stew
We hope we've whetted your appetite and sparked your desire to explore this stunning region!
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