Brazilian Food
As Latin America's largest nation, Brazil boasts one of the most diverse cuisines in the region. Portuguese influence is especially noted in the use of olives, garlic, and onions, and in the variety of shellfish and salt cod dishes. The native Indians of Brazil brought an abundance of tropical fruits and vegetables to the table, while Africans added peanuts, yams, okra, and dried shrimp.
From the Amazon region's vatapa soup with seafood, nuts, and coconut milk to the industrial southeast's dishes of pork, corn, and beans to the meat lover's southern region where churrasco, or gaucho cuisine, is king, Brazil's culinary feast is as delectable as it is diverse.
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