See how to prepare some of the typical dishes of gaucho cuisine at home
Rio Grande do Sul has a cuisine very rich in flavours, colors and textures. The typical dishes of the state are marked by the influences of the European (predominantly German) colonies, which settled in the region, and by the customs of the neighboring countries. Because they are tasty and rich in variety, the dishes have conquered the palate of the rest of the country.
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So, check out 3 irresistible recipes below that you can prepare in minutes at home and experience the flavors of Rio Grande do Sul cuisine!
Envelope rice
ingredients
- 1.5 kg of dried meat cut into cubes
- 2 onions peeled and chopped
- 1 seedless green pepper, chopped
- 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 5 cups of tea rice
- 10 cups of boiling water
- Olive oil and chopped parsley to taste
- Water for cooking jerky
Method of preparation
Put the jerky in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Next, change the water and return it to the heat, repeating the process until the amount of salt is palatable. Turn off the heat, drain the water and set aside.
In a frying pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the charque and fry until golden brown. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and saute well. Add the rice and saute until it starts to shimmer. Add boiling water and cook until dry. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Pine nut paçoca with roast beef
ingredients
- 1 kg of cooked pine nuts
- 1kg of meat roast beef cut into cubes
- 1 kg roast pork loin, cut into cubes
- 500g sausage, roasted and sliced
- 1 peeled and chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 200 g of bacon
- Salt, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
Method of preparation
In a blender, put the pine nuts, beef, sirloin and sausage and blend well. Reserve. In a frying pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and bacon and saute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped mixture and fry until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Ambrosia
ingredients
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 1/2 liter of milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- cloves and cinnamon sticks to taste
Method of preparation
In a large-bottomed saucepan, put the milk and condensed milk and stir until diluted. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and set aside. In another container, whip the egg whites until stiff and add the yolks one at a time. Then put the egg whites and yolks in the milk and mix well. Add the cloves and cinnamon and cook for 30 minutes. Then mix gently to break the candy into pieces. Remove from the heat and, with the help of a slotted spoon, place the candies in a glass jar. Sift the remaining syrup over the candy. Let it cool and take it to the refrigerator to freeze. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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