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Visit Pará is a state in northern Brazil with a very rich and diverse culture. It is not a very touristy destination, despite the fact that it abounds in exotic mysteries. The locals call themselves the Paraenses.
If you're looking for unique adventures, Pará is for you, because there are things you can't find anywhere else. It's a state full of colors, flavors, and speaking of flavors...
Nossa and the Pará region
The Pará region, where Nossa grows its acai in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, is a natural setting where culinary diversity reflects the abundance 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. We can't forget the typical dishes, and there are many of them. 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 in soup form is made from "manioc juice" called tucupi, to which shrimp, jambu and tapioca gum 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. 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 the region's most popular dishes. Introduced by the Portuguese, this recipe combines red or black beans with a variety of meat cuts, creating a delicious concoction. Numerous herbs are used to give this dish a unique flavor.
4.caruru
Caruru is a Brazilian dish made from okra, bell bell pepper, onion, shrimp, palm oil and roasted nuts. This traditional accompaniment is particularly popular in the northeastern state of Bahia, where it is also enjoyed in combination with 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, particularly popular in the Amazon region. Of indigenous origin, this dish is made from finely ground cassava leaves, boiled for at least a week to remove all traces of hydrogen cyanide from the leaves. Salted pork, dried meat and smoked products are then added.
We hope we've whetted your appetite for this magnificent region!
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