Not surprisingly for a country its size, Brazil's cuisine is varied and expansive; a unique mix that's the result of a variety of cultural influences, including the nation's indigenous, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant populations.
The most delicious offerings in Brazil are marked by their informality. Brazilian residents — called "Cariocas"— will grab meals at feiras (local street markets), neighborhood bars, and street stalls.
From fried codfish balls to chewy cheese bread, here are some of Brazil's most popular street eats.
Tapioca crepes are a common breakfast and snack item. The thin, tapioca flour pancakes are filled with various sweet and savory fixings, from cheese to bananas.
Pão de queijo (cheese bread) is a Brazilian staple. Bakeries and supermarkets will freshly bake batches of this chewy, cheesy bread early in the morning.
Bolinhos de bacalhau (fried codfish) is arguably one of Brazil's most traditional and beloved snacks. It is said that Brazilians will judge the quality of a bar according to the care they put into making these snacks.
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