Why Caipirinha deserves more attention

Caipirinha rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The smoky and umami-deep complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using fresh malagueta chilli correctly takes real skill.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. I encountered it first in a Rio de Janeiro boteco bar and that context helped me understand it properly. açaí bowl is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Caipirinha is the dish to start with.