Açaí na tigela
.jpg) Acai bowl topped with berries | |
| Type | Smoothie, cream |
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| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Region or state | Pará and in some parts of North Brazil; nowadays widespread through the country |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Açaí palm fruit |
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Açaí na tigela ("açaí in the bowl") is a Brazilian specialty from Pará and Amazonas. It is a dish made with the frozen and mashed fruit of the açaí palm. It is served as a smoothie in a bowl or glass,[1] and is commonly topped with granola and banana, and then mixed with other fruits and guaraná syrup.[2] Açaí na tigela is popular all over Brazil, but mainly in Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Goiás and along the northeastern coast, where it is sold in kiosks lining the beach promenade and in juice bars throughout the cities.[3]
Preparation differs from region to region. Tapioca pearls are a common topping in northern Brazil. The original recipe, as eaten in the North, contains shrimp or dried fish and tapioca and is usually salty. The sweet variety, which contains granola, banana and other fruits, as well as sugar, is more common in southern parts of the country.
Açaí bowls have become increasingly popular in the United States during the 2010s due to their health benefits and picturesque appearance.
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References
- ^ "Açaí, a Global Super Fruit, Is Dinner in the Amazon", The New York Times, February 23, 2010
- ^ The Rough Guide to South America On A Budget, Rough Guides, 1 August 2011, p. 257, ISBN 978-1-84836-774-6
- ^ "Culinary Encyclopedia: Acai Berry". Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
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