The North African gastronomic traditions were imported into the Brazil Food Culture by the early Portuguese settlers, and the natives became used to the African ways of preparing and consuming pastries, dried fruits and coffee, using local ingredients.
The African slaves perhaps exerted the greatest influence on Brazil Food Culture. Coconut milk and Dende peppers, typical West African ingredients were totally unknown to the local kitchens of Brazil. These staple African meals were introduced on the Brazilian land to become integral part of the national palate.
With the decline of slavery and the advent of independence in Brazil in the 19th century, the country became the perfect melting pot for worldwide travelers. Brazilian cuisine derived the best of the Asian, European and Middle-eastern cooking styles and blended them with the native food ingredients. The result was that, the Brazilian Dishes obtained tastes which are enjoyed in every single bite and cherished for a long time by the eaters. Some popular Brazilian Dishes include:
- Brigadeiro
- Pastel
- Tapioca
- Vatapa
- Feijoada
- Caipirinha
- Pao de Queijo

