Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day with the national dish
Feijoada, a delicious black bean and meat stew served with rice and orange wedges, is a must-serve dish to mark the annual celebration.
The Independence Day of Brazil, commonly called Sete de Setembro, is a national holiday observed in Brazil on September 7 of each year.
The country, as well as Brazilians all over the world, celebrate Brazil's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, which took place on September 7, 1822.
Feijoada originated in Portugal, named after the Portuguese word for beans, "feijão." It's a bean-based dish made with various meats and vegetables, but anything works because like many stews, its ingredients are flexible.
It may have come to Brazil when Portugal colonised the country in the 16th Century or when European settlers came to Brazil.
Something sweet
An ideal dessert for both children and adults, the Brigadeiro owes its name to Eduardo Gomes, a famous Brazilian politician and military man called “brigadeiro”. These desserts are similar to chocolate truffles, covered in chocolate sprinkles.
Bigadeiros were born at the end of wartime: a surefire way to result in a unique origin story. In 1946 the popular Brigadier Eduardo Gomes was running for President of Brazil.
In support of his candidacy, a woman named Heloisa Nabuco de Oliveira created this confection to sell at political rallies.
It was a significant election for women, as it was the first national election in which they were permitted to vote. Originally named “doce do brigadeiro” (“Brigadier’s sweet”), it was eventually shortened to brigadeiro.
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