About this experience
To feel the incredible mix of bright cultures that make up the image of Brazil, you need to immerse yourself in the national cuisine. During the tour, you will try feijoada - the most popular Brazilian dish, learn to cook it according to the homemade family recipe, learn not only about the history of Brazilian cuisine, but also see how ordinary people live in Rio de Janeiro.
Feijoada reflects African, Portuguese, and indigenous culinary traditions. According to one sad version, the dish was invented by African slaves, the Portuguese added sausages and chorizo to it, and the indigenous people added farofa - a mixture of cassava flour and butter.
What to expect
You will visit a Brazilian family. You will visit a Brazilian family, where you will be greeted by a hospitable host and taken to the veranda with a beautiful view of the Christ statue and the mountains.
Learn to cook feijoada. You will learn about the history of the dish, its main ingredients, cooking steps, and some important nuances. Under the guidance of the host, you will prepare feijoada and caipirinha - a traditional Brazilian cocktail made from cachaça (a vodka equivalent), lime, ice, and cane sugar.
While sitting on the veranda with a luxurious view of the city, we will chat about everything under the sun, leisurely sipping caipirinha and watching the evening fall over Rio.
