Renowned for its mild weather and European-influenced architecture, the state of Rio Grande do Sul is frequently visited by tourists who enjoy wine tourism and culinary tourism. After all, there’s nothing better than to enjoy a glass of good wine in the chilly weather of Porto Alegre. The state capital has incredible experiences in store for the foodies who come for a visit.
It is simply impossible to visit the city of Porto Alegre and not think about enjoying their traditional barbecue, called churrasco. Despite being a popular dish all over the country, the local churrasco is just incomparable. No wonder it is so famous. Nevertheless, whoever presumes that this is the only option that local cuisine has to offer is completely mistaken.
Heavily influenced by Europeans as well as by indigenous communities, local cuisine features several different types of meat, which results in delicious fish and lamb dishes, for example.
Pinhão (the araucaria pine nut) is also an essential part of the traditional local diet. And speaking of tradition, sun-dried beef is one of the most popular types of meat in the city, always the chosen cut for weekend family reunions.
There are plenty of local dishes of Italian and German origin that were brought by immigrants who colonized the region. Potatoes, for example, started being cultivated in the country after Germans came to Rio Grande do Sul.
When you visit Porto Alegre, make sure you try their famous yerba mate, a typical caffeine-rich infused local drink. There are different types of mate but the most common one is called the chimarrão. The warm drink has a bitter taste and is traditionally served in a mate gourd cup.
Visitors can be certain of one thing. They will experience rich food and exquisite dishes in Porto Alegre. It’s time to plan your trip to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul and allow yourself to have a lifetime of memories.
Source: Visitbrasil