Bahia, Brazil
Acaçá
A Bahian corn parcel associated with Candomblé, steamed until firm and served in ritual and festive foodways.
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Cuscuz Nordestino
A steamed cornmeal cake from the Northeast, made with tapioca or corn flour and coconut milk, eaten sweet with coconut or savory with cheese and eggs.
São Paulo, Brazil
Cuscuz Paulista
A São Paulo savory cornmeal couscous steamed in a ring mold and layered with tomato, sardines, tuna, olives, boiled eggs and peppers. Served cold at parties and picnics.
Brazil
Pamonha
Pamonha de milho verde
A creamy corn paste wrapped in corn husks and boiled, either plain or filled with cheese, sausage, or meat, popular in the Midwest and Northeast.
Brazil
Sweet Porridge
Mungunzá
A creamy, sweet white corn porridge cooked with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and coconut, traditionally served during Festa Junina celebrations.