Typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro are part of the memory of many people. Whether we like it or not, whenever we think of a place, we remember its typical food. From North to South of Brazil, you’ll find different habits, beliefs and traditions. In Rio de Janeiro it’s no different: because it’s geared towards tourism, the city is strongly influenced by people from all over the world. Many people believe that, because the Marvelous City is multifaceted, it ends up not giving originality in the national cuisine scene. This is a mistake, because the typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro have their own identity.

In this article, Rede Rio Hoteis lists the typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro that can’t be missed at the table of a good carioca. Check it out!

Typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro: discover your favorite!

Brazilian feijoada (bean stew)

One of the main typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro has something special. The feijoada is made with black beans and salted pork and beef. The accompaniments can be: white rice, farofa and cabbage. The dish can also be accompanied by an orange slice. Some say the fruit helps cutting out the fat present in Feijoada, but is it true?

Globo Cookie and Mate

It is almost unanimous to go to the beaches of Rio and observe a salesman announcing the “Ice mate” or “Globo Cookie roasted”. These aren’t typical Rio de Janeiro dishes, but they are Rio’s typical snacks in beaches during the weekends and holidays.

Codfish cake

The codfish cake is mostly eaten during New Year celebrations, but we can’t deny that it’s an indispensable item in the palate of Rio. This appetizer, which is easily found in bars and bakeries, reveals traces of the Portuguese influence in typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro.

Oswaldo Aranha Filet

Few people know, but this is a dish that was born, in fact, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It’s said that the politician and diplomat Oswaldo Aranha regularly visited a restaurant in Lapa and always ordered the same meal: a well seasoned filet with fried garlic accompanied by white rice, fried Portuguese potatoes and eggs farofa (a toasted manioc or maize flour mixture).

Picadinho (meat stew)

Rio, like any other big city in the world, offers a heavy pace of life to its residents. In the day-to-day running, preparing a practical meal may be the outlet for those who are tired or have little time to prepare the meal. For this reason, Picadinho came to be a tasty and fast-prepared meal.

For having a simple preparation and, at the same time, being a tasty dish, Picadinho has conquered the palate of many Cariocas. This meal combines braised beef with fresh vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and chayote. Its accompaniments can be farofa and white rice.

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The best typical dishes of Rio de Janeiro