Culinary Specialties from Bahia

As colorful and versatile as the state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil is, so colorful and exotic is its cuisine. The culinary specialties from Bahia are characterized by African influences and inspire gourmets from all over the world as well as vacationers who are on a trip to Brazil. Bahian cuisine is a mix of local Brazilian and African dishes. Among the most famous delicacies are the following dishes:

A typical recipe from Bahia, whose capital is Salvador, is the fish stew Moqueca. There are many variations of Moqueca, including crab and other seafood. The "Moqueca Baiana" consists of fish fillets, coconut milk, palm oil (Azeite de Dende), and tomatoes. An absolute delicacy that should be tried on your next Brazil vacation.