Biscoito de polvilho (also known as biscoito de vento, peta or biscoito voador) is a Brazilian snack food, typical from Minas Gerais and Central-West region cuisines.[1] Its basic ingredients are water, milk, oil, and cassava starch.[2]
They are also popular in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most popular brands is Biscoito Globo, sold on Rio's beaches.[3][4]
Origins
The recipe's exact origins are unknown. According to historian Luís da Câmara Cascudo, the biscuit was already been made to rural landowners in 18th century Minas Gerais, being prepared by the farm cooks.[2]
References
- ^ Chef de Cozinha Cris Leite (22 October 2010). "Biscoito de Polvilho". Blog da Chef Cris Leite. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ a b André Bernardo (February 2012). "Biscoito de polvilho - Conheça mais sobre o petisco mais praiano do Brasil". Revista Superinteressante, Editora Abril. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ Segal, David (2016-08-13). "Rio's Carnival for the Senses Ends at the Food Line". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
- ^ "Ícone do Rio, biscoito Globo começa a ser vendido em mercados de SP" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2015-02-24. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
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