Without a doubt, Tapioca is the most unusual street food in Rio. It is cooked from starch made of manioc roots. The process of cooking this dish is very fun to watch – local chefs strew white powder on a hot pan and the powder turns into a pancake in a few minutes. Tapioca pancakes are served with various fruit and sweet fillings and are absolutely not expensive.
When visiting local restaurants and markets, it is important to pay attention to Churrasco meat snack. Churrasco are small skewers with roasted meat and sausages of all types. These skewers can come in a number of types in Rio. As a rule, every restaurant specializing in the national cuisine has its own signature Churrasco.
Locals are big fans of pastries and fragrant coffee, so much attention is always paid to cooking various desserts. Acai berries are a typical national specialty. Local chefs cook mouthwatering sorbet from these berries. It has a deep violet color and is usually served with a number of additions, including fresh fruit, dry milk, and cereals. Palmito is one more local specialty that many travelers wish to try. It is a salted heart of palm that has a very fresh and specific taste. Palmito is a typical ingredient of numerous salads and is usually served with fresh vegetables.
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