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 +====== Roraima Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Damurida ====
 +A fiery indigenous stew made with fish, bitter manioc broth (caldo de timbó), and plenty of malagueta peppers. Originally from the Wapichana and Macuxi peoples, it’s not for the faint-hearted! [([[https://brasilagosto.org/en/damorida-en/|Brasil A Gosto]])]
 +
 +==== Paçoca Indígena de Carne Seca ====
 +Traditional ground dried beef mixed with roasted manioc flour and sometimes Brazil nuts. Portable, high-energy food that traces back to indigenous and cattle ranching traditions. [([[https://panelinha.com.br/receita/pacoca-de-carne-seca|Panelinha]])]
 +
 +==== Caldo de Piranha ====
 +A broth made with the famously sharp-toothed piranha, cooked with herbs and vegetables. Said to have aphrodisiac and restorative powers. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/caldo-de-piranha|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Beiju de Tapioca com Cupuaçu ====
 +A large, chewy tapioca pancake filled with cupuaçu pulp—a sweet-tangy Amazonian fruit—creating a delicious mix of textures and flavors. [([[https://braziliankitchenabroad.com/brazilian-tapioca/|Brazilian Kitchen Abroad]])]
 +
 +==== Arroz com Galinha Caipira e Tucupi ====
 +A rural-style dish where free-range chicken is cooked with rice and tucupi (fermented manioc sauce), reflecting the fusion of Amazonian and Northeastern traditions. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/galinhada-mineira-brazilian-chicken-and-rice-from-minas-gerais-recipe-7229603|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Pirarucu Defumado com Banana Verde ====
 +Smoked pirarucu (a massive Amazonian fish) served with boiled green bananas. Smoky, salty, and slightly starchy—a deeply regional combination. [([[https://brasilfoodsafaris.com/en/amazonian-fish-pirarucu-food-trip/|Brasil Food Safaris]])]
 +
 +==== Mingau de Banana com Leite de Castanha ====
 +Green bananas mashed into a warm porridge and enriched with Brazil nut milk—a nourishing and subtly sweet indigenous-inspired dish. [([[https://kitchenlovestories.com/super-charged-breakfast-bowl-wcreamy-brazilian-banana-nut-milk/|Kitchen Love Stories]])]
 +
 +==== Tacacá de Roraima ====
 +The Roraimense take on this classic: jambu, tucupi, dried shrimp, and sometimes banana-pacovã slices for a local twist. [([[https://migrationology.com/tacaca-amazon-soup/|Migrationology]])]
 +
 +==== Torta de Cassava com Recheio de Peixe ====
 +A baked manioc pie stuffed with spiced freshwater fish and local herbs. A creative and filling dish using native starches. [([[https://www.instructables.com/Baked-Cassava-Tapioca-Cake/|Instructables]])]
 +
 +==== Ensopado de Tambaqui com Pimentões e Coentro ====
 +Stewed tambaqui ribs cooked with peppers, cilantro, and tomatoes. Served with manioc purée or white rice—a hearty Amazonian comfort food. [([[https://flavorsofbrazil.blogspot.com/2011/07/recipe-stewed-tambaqui-ribs-caldeirada.html|Flavors of Brasil]])]
 +
 +==== Guizado de Paca ====
 +A rich stew made from paca (a wild rodent with fine meat), slow-cooked with onions, spices, and regional herbs. A prized delicacy. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2cGM9MPkVxo&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=SweetsandBeyond|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Moqueca de Camu-Camu com Peixe Branco ====
 +An inventive version of moqueca where the tart camu-camu fruit adds acidity to a fish stew, replacing tomatoes or citrus. [([[https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/recipes/moqueca-baiana-bahia-style-fish-stew/|Matching Food and Wine]])]
 +
 +==== Pudim de Pupunha ====
 +A creamy dessert made with pupunha (peach palm fruit), eggs, and condensed milk. Earthy and lightly sweet—unlike any other pudding. [([[https://braziliankitchenabroad.com/brazilian-flan/|Brazil Kitchen Abroad]])]
 +
 +==== Cuscuz de Milho com Leite de Coco e Castanha ====
 +A fluffy cornmeal cuscuz served sweet, with coconut milk and crushed Brazil nuts on top. Popular for breakfast or dessert. [([[https://www.easyanddelish.com/sweet-cornmeal-couscous/|Easy and Delish]])]
 +
 +==== Peixe no Piquiá com Tucupi Verde ====
 +A creative indigenous fusion where fish is marinated in piquiá (an aromatic Amazonian fruit) and served with young tucupi sauce—bold, sour, and fresh. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJHZYzqRULs|YouTube]])]
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 +{{tag>food culture geography}}
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