Bahia, Brazil
Vatapá
A creamy Afro-Bahian paste of bread, dried shrimp, coconut milk, ground peanuts, and dendê oil, served inside acarajé or with rice.
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Vinagrete
A sharp relish of diced tomato, white onion and bell pepper dressed with vinegar and oil, Brazil's obligatory churrasco side.
São Paulo, Brazil
Virado à Paulista
A traditional São Paulo dish of beans sautéed with manioc flour, pork tenderloin, kale, sausage, and eggs, served with rice and orange slices.
Brazil
X-Tudo
Brazil's everything burger, piled with cheese, ham, egg, bacon, vegetables and sauces in a toasted bun.
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Xis Gaúcho
A giant southern Brazilian toasted sandwich filled with meat, cheese, vegetables and house sauces.