Carnes

Beef, Chicken, Pork and Seafood

Appears in
Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking
Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

By Olivia Mesquita

Published 2023

  • About
Rice and beans might be the heart and soul of Brazilian cuisine, but meat and fish give it personality. Proteins from animal sources go way beyond steak for churrasco, and our cuisine uses of a variety of beef, chicken, pork and fish to create our traditional recipes.

Depending on the region, you will see one protein shining brighter than the other, with fish being favored in the North—in dishes such as Peixada à Baiana (Fish Stew in Coconut Milk;)—and beef heavily consumed in the South, where dishes like Barreado na Panela de Pressão (Instant Pot Cumin Beef Stew;) and Filé à Oswaldo Aranha (Filet Mignon with Garlic;) are beloved!