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Text: Pan Banana
Beyond its vibrant dances, colorful Carnival festivals, and the Rio Olympics, Brazil attracts travelers worldwide with its delicious Churrasco grilled skewers. There are many types of meat for Churrasco, from pork, lamb, chicken wings, sausages, bacon-wrapped shrimp, cured ham, D-rump… and even grilled fruits like corn or pineapple… but the signature dish of Churrasco is undoubtedly Picanha – grilled beef rump.
Picanha is quite expensive, and not everyone in Brazil can afford to eat it. Out of a 5kg of beef rump, only 1.5kg can be used for Picanha – the best part with its firm muscle and generous layer of fat. Choosing the right cut for Picanha is also quite complicated; the rump is divided into two sides, left and right: the smaller, firmer side, resembling a sail, is the authentic Brazilian Picanha.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, cowboysgauchoIn southern Brazil, while camping in the mountains, people learned how to make Churrasco-style grilled meat skewers. It's not simply a matter of putting the meat on the fire; to grill Picanha beef rump, you have to let the fire surround the meat to gradually apply heat, and Picanha tastes best when grilled over charcoal! Once cooked, the Picanha has a golden brown, fatty exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Picanha is best enjoyed with Chimmi-Churi sauce, flavored with basil, parsley, herbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and wine.
When you visit a Churrascaria (Churrasco barbecue restaurant), you absolutely must experience the service style.all-you-can-eatBrazilian style: Rodizio. You'll see waiters constantly moving around the restaurant, enthusiastically introducing a variety of grilled skewers to diners; that's why Brazilians also call them Rodizio.passador -transporters. Specifically,PassadorThey will skillfully slice the meat skewers right in front of you, so you can enjoy the dish while it's still piping hot. Don't hesitate to ask for a few extra slices if you're still craving more!
While you're enjoying your grilled meats, you'll also be served a variety of salads such as Caesar salads, tomatoes and onions marinated in olive oil, pickled cucumbers, sautéed mushrooms, Farofa... and especially, don't miss Feijoada – a special Brazilian dish. Brazilians may eat up to six meals a day: three main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and three snacks. And Feijoada is an indispensable part of their main meals; Brazilians are willing to wait for hours just to enjoy Feijoada – a stewed black bean soup served with fragrant buttered rice.
The barbecue "journey" concludes with a tangy and refreshing passion fruit mousse. This soft dessert is homemade with passion fruit juice, eggs, sugar, and fresh cream. Each chef has their own unique recipe to create a flavor for their restaurant. After this perfect dessert, if you're still ready for another round of Churrasco skewers, inform your waiter to continue your Churrasco buffet journey and enjoy the delightful Rodizio-style Brazilian service.
You can enjoy a Brazilian-style buffet (lunch and dinner) for 690,000 VND+++/adult and 390,000 VND+++/child at:
RestaurantAu Lac do Brazil
238 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 08.3820 7157
Hotline: 0909 478 698
Website: www.aulacdobrazil.com
