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Cookout Food Brazilian Style

Posted on by John Reynolds

Family around grill for cookout

With warmer temperatures approaching, many of us are itching to get cookout season going. In the US, this typically means brats, burgers, hot dogs, and cold salads. But in Brazil, it’s a whole different ball game. If you’re looking for something new to try at your next barbecue, take a look at this list of unique and delicious cookout ideas. We’ve rounded up some of our very favorite recipes to elevate your cookout food to a new level. 

Unique Cookout Food Ideas from Brazil

Grilled Cheese Skewers

If you’re looking for a truly delicious and unique cookout food, consider grilled cheese.There is nothing simpler yet more decadent than a smokey, charred piece of gooey cheese on a stick. That’s exactly what these espetinhos de queijo are: thick pieces of paneer cheese, brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, and grilled on medium high heat for a few minutes on each side. Each slice is skewered with a pre-soaked bamboo stick for the perfect grab and go treat: crisp and smokey on the outside, and melty goodness on the inside. Get the full recipe for Brazilian grilled cheese skewers. 

Brazilian Potato Salad

Potato salad is a cookout food staple. Brazilian potato salad is similar to the American version, but somewhat lighter. It omits the boiled eggs, pickles, onions, and other ingredients in favor of a simple mixture of potatoes, mayonnaise, and sweet shredded carrots. Garnished with fresh parsley, it is a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat. Get the full Brazilian potato salad recipe. 

Grilled Pineapple Slices

Another fun cookout food idea that couldn’t be simpler: grilled pineapple slices. Brushed with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these slices are lightly charged over the grill until they form a delectable, caramelized crust. They taste amazing on their own, but we are sure no one would complain if they were served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as a garnish on a refreshing espanhola. 

Grilled Tomahawk Steak

If you’re looking to truly impress your guests, the ribeye is the king of cookout food. As one of the more expensive cuts of meat, it is essential that it is cooked correctly to get your money’s worth. Luckily, all it takes is a little simple seasoning and monitoring to achieve superb results. The most important steps include: bringing your tomahawks to room temperature, searing on high then moving to indirect heat, allowing the meat to rest for at least fifteen minutes, and slicing against the grain. Voila! Perfect, grilled tomahawk steak at home. 

Gourmet Brazilian Pasta Salad

Nothing says “cookout” like pasta salad. Brazilians call cold noodle salad “macarronese,” since it is traditionally made with macaroni. Our preferred recipe subs in fusilli for the macaroni to allow the flavorful bacon and dijon dressing to coat every nook and cranny. Add in fresh and surprising ingredients, like shredded carrots, fresh tomatoes, and sweet peas, and you have a gourmet Brazilian pasta salad. 

Feijoada with Farofa

Instead of the standard baked beans, try this Brazilian take: black beans slowly simmered in a flavorful broth with short ribs, bacon, and sausage. Topped with crispy farofa, feijoada is easily enjoyed as a main course or alongside your favorite cooked meat. 

Brazilian Lemonade

Actually a limeade, limonada suiça is sweet, tart, and refreshing. It is delicious chilled or blended with ice, and is also a fantastic mixer for something a little stronger (rum or cachaca, anyone?). 

Your Next Cookout: Delivered

The best cookout food starts with the best quality ingredients. Skip the supermarket and visit Texas de Brazil’s online Butcher Shop to get premium cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and more delivered right to your door. Purchase a la carte or a specially curated box and get ready to enjoy the ultimate at-home barbecue experience. 

Brazilian Potato Salad (Maionese de Batata)

Posted on by John Reynolds

brazilian potato salad in a white bowl with fork

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional way Americans welcome Summer. Most children are out of school, pools and water parks open, and it is officially backyard barbecue season. 

Brazilians are famous for their barbecue, which substitutes flame-grilled beef, chicken, and sausages for the American burgers and brats. Many of the side dishes are similar to those found at a stateside cookout or potluck, with plenty of mayo-based salads, rolls, and chips and dip. 

Salads incorporating mayonnaise are so popular in Brazil that they are simply called “maionese.” One of the maionese you are likely to find at a Brazilian barbecue is the maionese de batata-literally, the “mayonnaise salad of potato.” 

The base of the Brazilian version of potato salad will sound very familiar: boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Instead of boiled eggs or green onion, which are popular in the American version, Brazilians add a little sweetness with diced carrots. 

In maionese de batata, the carrots and potatoes are chopped to the same size and boiled together. Finished with a little parsley and plenty of mayonnaise, and you have a basic Brazilian potato salad. 

Many Brazilians like to dress up their salads with additional ingredients. During the holidays, for example, potato salad is served with raisins and sliced apples. You may also find other typical Brazilian additives, like peas, corn, sliced green olives, diced ham, and chopped onion. If you want to be really decadent, top your salad with some crispy batata palha-the ubiquitous Brazilian potato sticks.

In other words, like many Brazilian dishes, this one is highly customizable. Add whatever you like! Just don’t skip the carrots if you want a salad that is uniquely Brazilian. 

Recipe for Brazilian Potato Salad (Maionese de Batata)

Ingredients:

6 medium golden potatoes
4 large carrots
4 oz mayonnaise
¼ cup fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Peel carrots and potatoes. Dice in about half inch cubes so they are roughly uniform.
  2. Bring a large stock pot to a boil. Add your diced vegetables and cook until the potatoes are fork tender and the carrots have softened. The potatoes will cook faster than the carrots. This means your carrots will still have a little bite to them, and that is exactly what you want.
  3. When your potatoes are tender, remove the vegetables from the heat and strain in a colander. Run cold water over the vegetables to keep them from overcooking. 
  4. Allow your veggies to cool completely before you add your mayonnaise. The texture may be curdled or otherwise unpleasant if the mayo is added when the potatoes and carrots are too warm.
  5. Once cooled, add your mayonnaise, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Top with additional fresh parsley. Serve chilled. 

What to Eat With Brazilian Potato Salad

Maionese de batata is designed to pair with grilled meats, like picanha, spicy sausage, or smoky chicken. Texas de Brazil now offers hand-curated butcher boxes with the best cuts of meat delivered right to your door. Try serving home-grilled picanha, Brazilian potato salad, and creamy, refreshing Brazilian lemonade at your next cookout. We guarantee you’ll win barbecue season.

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