Why Moqueca deserves more attention

Moqueca rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The sweet from tropical fruits complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using black beans correctly takes real skill.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. I encountered it first in a São Paulo padaria and that context helped me understand it properly. caipirinha is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Moqueca is the dish to start with.