Monday, March 15, 2010

Hit List for Bahia

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After finally locking in my itinerary for Bahia, Brazil, and digesting as much contextual Bourdain material I could, I've composed a hit list of local cuisine.

#1 - Mocoto


Mocoto is renowned throughout Brazil, as a remedy for hangovers. It apparently gives one strength to survive the day. Most notably a key ingredient is cow hooves, nuff said.

#2 - Moqueca


A traditional Brazilian seafood stew. Brazilians have been making Moquecas for 300 years. It basically consists of fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, coriander, coconut milk and the dreaded dende oil.

#3 - Acaraje


A dish made from peeled black-eyed peas formed into a ball and then deep-fried in, again, dende oil.
This falafel like object is then stuffed with goodness, braised meat, salsa of sorts, etc...

So I hope to come across this stuff in either Salvador, Jaguaquara, Ilhéus or Brasilia.
I've also been informed (formally), to avoid dende oil, as it is notorious for wreaking havoc with unsuspecting travellers lower intestines. Sounds like a challenge to me.

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