Brazilian chefs launch free online recipe guide

The Brazilian Ministry of Tourism and EMBRATUR, the Brazilian Tourist Board, is helping bring Brazilian flavours to the UK by offering a free online recipe guide.

The recipes, created by four chefs from all over Brazil, will be downloadable from www.braziltour.com, along with full video demonstrations online of the recipes being prepared.

All of the chefs' dishes celebrate fresh Brazilian produce and regional cuisine, but can be made with ingredients from UK supermarkets. The recipes highlight the different styles and traditions of Brazil's regions.

Chris Fuzinatto, director of the Brazilian Tourist Board for UK and Ireland, explained: "Brazilians love their food and we're really proud of our cooking traditions, but many people don't realise that they can expect amazing and great value food when they go to Brazil. So to coincide with our famous Carnival we've decided to give the UK a chance to try some authentic recipes at home.

"I'm sure that these recipes will inspire people to think about trying the real thing and now's a great time to go - with the strong pound against the Real, it's more affordable than ever to treat yourself."

Acclaimed food writer Charles Campion who is a first time visitor at Brazil, said: "There were many things I expected to find – lively cities, sandy beaches, football, Carnival – and I can report that they are all present and correct! What was more unexpected was the quality of the food, both Rio and São Paulo have vibrant restaurant cultures and chefs that are cooking up a storm."

Dishes include Brazilian bean risotto, vegetarian moqueca, Sonhos, and prawn with moqueca blinis.

Words: Maria Bracken

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