Gastronomic products of Belo Horizonte

• Pão de queijo

  Belo Horizonte is famous for its pão de queijo, a traditional cheese bread from the Minas Gerais region. This delicious roll is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a strong, distinctive cheese flavor. It can be enjoyed alone or with a variety of fillings, such as meat, chicken or vegetables.

• Feijoada

  Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian dish that can be found throughout Belo Horizonte. This black bean and pork stew is served with rice, kale, oranges, and farofa (toasted cassava flour). It is a hearty and tasty dish that is especially popular on Saturdays.

• Cachaça

  Belo Horizonte is known for its production of cachaça, a Brazilian sugar cane liquor. The region is home to numerous distilleries where you can learn about the cachaça production process and taste different varieties. Cachaça is often used to make caipirinhas, a popular Brazilian cocktail.

• Doce de leite

  The twelve de leite is a traditional sweet from Belo Horizonte. This milk caramel is thick, sweet and can be spread on bread, used in desserts or eaten alone. Many stores in Belo Horizonte sell twelve homemade leite, often with additions such as chocolate or nuts.

• Ceviche

  Originally from Peru but popular in many coastal South American countries, ceviche is a refreshing dish made with raw fish marinated in citrus juice, usually lemon or lime, and seasoned with onion, cilantro and chili. It is known for its freshness and vibrant flavor.

• Empanadas

  Thiss are filled pastas that can be found in almost all South American countries, although their fillings and shapes can vary significantly from place to place. Empanadas can be filled with meat, chicken, cheese, ham, or combinations of ingredients such as meat with olives and eggs. They can be baked or fried, and are popular as snacks or quick meals.

• Pisco

  Pisco is a grape spirit that is very popular in Peru and Chile, where each country has its own designation of origin and unique production traditions. It is the main ingredient of the famous Pisco Sour cocktail, which combines pisco with lemon juice, egg white, sugar and Angostura bitters. This liquor is a distinctive drink of the region and is celebrated with festivals and competitions in both countries.