One of the best parts of traveling is the immersion in another culture. Great differences can be observed between regions of the country: accent, expressions, habits, and cuisine are some examples. After all, who hasn't heard wonders about typical Northeastern food
? There is no exaggeration in the statement: Northeastern cuisine really conquers tourists who travel in search of paradisiacal beaches and discover delicious dishes during the tour. Next, check out five foods from the Northeast.
1. Acarajé
The best way to start this list is with the famous acarajé, which is widely consumed in Bahia. It is made from black-eyed bean pasta, onion, and salt, and undergoes a frying process in palm oil — a popular delicacy in Brazilian and African cuisine. Finally, it can be served with chili, dried shrimp, vatapá, caruru
or salad. In Bahia, just search for the “Baianas do Acarajé” to delight yourself with this typical dish. At Costa do Sauípe, one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the Northeast, you can enjoy your acarajé near the pool, combining good cuisine and fun
in one place. 2. Vatapá
Vatapá is a typical Afro-Brazilian dish. It is made with breadcrumbs or cornmeal, coconut milk, shrimp, peanuts, bread, palm oil, cashew nuts, and chili
peppers. This typical Northeastern food is usually served in two ways: with rice or as an acarajé filling — this is the yellow cream that Bahians usually place inside the black-eyed bean dumpling.
3. Baião de Dois
Those who try Baião de Dois Northeastern fall in love. No wonder, it is one of the most requested dishes by tourists. The dish originated in Ceará and contains rice, beans, jerky and rennet cheese
. Several reports state that the dish was created in the midst of the difficulties of the people of Ceará during the dry period: they collected the leftover rice and beans and added the dried meat and cheese when cooking. A simple but essential meal.
4.
Moqueca Those who visit the Northeastern coast tend to try seafood dishes, and moqueca is very successful. This delicacy basically consists of a fish stew, which may contain other seafood. Coconut milk and palm oil are key ingredients in the recipe
. In the Northeast, stew is served with mush, rice and farofa. It is worth remembering that moqueca is also made in other regions, such as Espírito Santo, and the main difference is the ingredients in each recipe
. 5. Couscous
Couscous is a typical food from the Northeast and is present in the daily diet of Northeasterners. The preparation method is simple: a mixture of corn flour and salt that is steamed. To spice up the recipe, some people like to moisten couscous with coconut milk or melted butter
. This regional food appears in different meals. At lunch and dinner, the dish works as a substitute for rice. In this case, the preparation includes new ingredients: in addition to couscous flour, greens, pepperoni or bacon are added, creating
a kind of farofa. Enjoy typical food in Costa do Sauípe!
Have you ever imagined enjoying the best of typical Northeastern food at a resort in Bahia? At Costa do Sauípe, you can do it! Our system is all-inclusive and guests can eat at the restaurants scattered around the complex
. In addition, it is also possible to dine at Baêa, a restaurant within the resort that has a menu focused on Bahian cuisine. So, after enjoying the beach and having fun with the kids at the kids space, all you have to do is visit the establishment to try different dishes and end the day in the best way
. Don't waste time, check out our promotional packages and schedule your trip to the Bahian coast. After all, after so much time indoors, traveling safely and relaxing at a resort helps recharge your batteries
