Hi, Brazilian blogger here. One of my favorite things about Brazilian food is how much variety there is but also the fact that some of the things we eat have to be done so carefully because it could hurt you. Or, at least, they look very odd.
It’s very common in my home state to eat pequi. It’s a small, yellow fruit, it is very, very sweet.
The problem is… that brown thing around the white seed? Thorns. Biting into one might mean you get it stuck in your tongue. But people still eat it, so it became known as the fruit of the state. And people put it in rice and... I’m not a big fan, I would rather not eat it because it is extremely sweet.
Maniçoba is famous in the North of Brazil, it has its origins in the culture of indigenous populations. It’s made from leaves, and it needs to be cooked for 7 (yes, seven) days as to reduce risks of poisoning, the plant is toxic because of the cyanide in it.
After it’s cooked, pork meat is usually added.
Last but not least, there is a plant called guaraná, and it looks like dozens of eyes staring at you. It’s not dangerous to eat. It has a lot of caffeine in it, so it’s used in energy drinks as a stimulant, and in a fizzy drink with the same name. I really like the way it seems to stare at your soul.
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Algumas pessoas vão perguntar pq eu desenhei o Zé Carioca vestido de grávida de Taubaté, e eu respondo: por que NÃO ter um Zé (grávida de Taubaté) Carioca??
Some people will ask why i drew José Carioca dressed up as grávida de Taubaté (it's a meme), and i answer: why NOT have a José (grávida de Taubaté) Carioca???