Pairing Moqueca correctly — a note on caipirinha

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Moqueca. I ordered it with caipirinha and the rich and earthy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dried shrimp in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Brazilian cuisine reflects indigenous, Portuguese, and African culinary heritages in equal measure. The a Bahian seafood restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Moqueca with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.