Top 4 Central Western Brazilian Foods

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Galinhada is a Brazilian stew made with rice and chicken. It is a popular dish throughout Brazil, especially in the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais, during special occasions and festivities. The name of the dish is derived from the Portuguese word galinha, meaning chicken. Although it can be found in numerous restaurants and eateries, it is also widely prepared at home, and almost every family has a secret recipe that is handed down from generation to generation. It is recommended to serve the dish with hot sauce and garnish it with finely diced green onions.Expand

Similar to Mexican tamales, pamonha is a traditional dish made with fresh corn. The dough, or more precisely the paste, is made out of grated and juiced corn. It is tightly wrapped in fresh corn husks and cooked in boiling water. Depending on the ingredients, pamonhas can be either sweet or savory. The savory varieties are usually prepared plain or made with chopped meat, sausages, or cheese. The sweet version of pamonhas is often made by incorporating coconut milk or coconut pulp in the dough. Pamonhas are traditionally eaten all year round in Brazil, but they are usually associated with Festa Junina, the annual Brazilian festivity celebrated throughout June, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of Brazilian winter. The snack was primarily sold as a street food item, but nowadays the tradition has disappeared, and pamonhas are usually prepared at home or served in traditional Brazilian restaurants.Expand

Arroz com pequi is a traditional rice dish originating from the central regions, and it's especially popular in Minas Gerais and Goiás. The key ingredient in the dish is pequi, a small seasonal fruit with a strong cheese-like, barnyardy flavor (although it's a fruit, pequi is usually treated like a vegetable). Other ingredients used in the dish include rice, oil, garlic, onions, chicken broth, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are simmered until the liquid is absorbed and the rice becomes tender. Before serving, it's recommended to stir in some green onions into the dish. Although the dish is served with the pequi still in the rice, some people like to eat the rice without eating the fruit because it has lots of little spikes coming out of the kernel, and one should be careful when trying to eat the pulp.Expand

Caldo de piranha is a traditional soup prepared with piranha fish as the key ingredient. The dish is a specialty of the Pantanal area in Mato Grosso do Sul. Other ingredients that are commonly used to prepare the soup include onions, tomatoes, annatto, chili peppers, and a combination of coriander, parsley, and spring onions. There are also variations with added garlic, lime juice, vinegar, and vegetables such as bell peppers. The piranha, a small bony fish without much meat is cleaned and boiled, then blended for the piranha stock, which is sieved to remove the bones. The onions are sautéed in oil with tomatoes, annatto, herbs, chili, and piranha stock, and the combination is simmered shortly before the soup is served. Caldo de piranha is often served in a glass, and it's believed that the soup is especially good for men's virility and strength.Expand