Brazilian Street Food Party
When it comes to street foot, Brazil is a real paradise. Just like the Brazilian cuisine in general, the street food in Brazil is so rich, diverse and colorful. From Bahiana's acarajé stands on the streets of Salvador to caipirinhas and batidas served on the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro everything is tasty, joyful and exotic. I must mention that preparing Brazilian street food is not an easy task. The street food in Brazil is anything but "fast food" regarding preparations, and its cooking requires some skill and time, but the result is worth.
The following menu is a combination of recipes of some of the most famous and popular dishes and drinks, you can find on Brazilian streets, beaches and bars. Be prepared to put some work into it. Plan your time. Pay attention that some of the dishes can be prepared in advance, so you don't have to leave everything to the last day. Vatapá and brigadeiro can hold on in the refrigerator for two days. Acarajé, coxinha, pastel and cod fritters can be prepared a day in advance and only deep-fried before the meal. Bom apetite!
Menu
Shopping List (for 10 persons)
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5 tomatoes
9 white onions
2 heads garlic
1 Kg (2 lbs 3 oz) potato
ginger
parsley
1 bunch coriander leaves (cilantro)
10 spring onions
1 jalapeño pepper
1 hot chili pepper
10 limes
10 passion fruits
2 medium pineapples
450g (1 lb) black-eyed peas
100g (3.5 oz) unsalted peanuts
200g (7 oz) unsalted cashews
200g (7 oz) black raisins
3 chicken breasts
500g (1 lb 2 oz) minced beef
400g (14 oz) salted or fresh cod
800g (1 lb 12 oz) fresh small shrimps
250g (9 oz) dried shrimps
1 Kg (2 lbs 3 oz) white flour
500g (1 lb 2 oz) tapioca flour
500g (1 lb 2 oz) breadcrumbs
7 eggs
Total preparation time: 6 1/2 hrs
Preliminary preparations: Vatapá, acarajé, coxinha, pastel, cod fritters, brigadeiro (about 4 hours)
Difficulty level: Easy - Medium
Special equipment: Food processor, dough mixer
vanilla extract
cocoa powder
sugar powder
coconut flakes
1 L (2 pints) milk
½ L (1 pint) double cream
170g (6 oz) Parmesan cheese
1 Kg (2 lbs 3 oz) Mascarpone cheese
100g (3.5 oz) butter
1 L (2 pints) coconut milk
1 Kg (2 lbs 3oz) condensed milk
250g (9 oz) tomato paste
any mayonnaise-based sauce
1 loaf white bread
palm oil
vegetable oil
olive oil
ground chili pepper
salt
black pepper
ground cloves
ground cinnamon
bay leaf
1 bottle cachaça of good quality
2 cups cocoa liqueur
2-3 cups red sweet vermouth