Known locally under the name of Açaí na Tigela (literally “Açaí in a bowl”), this delicious Brazilian dish (very similar to the texture of a smoothie) is an absolute must try.

Typically, it is made with frozen mashed açaí berries topped with granola and sliced bananas.  Sometimes you may find some more “exotic versions” of the recipe (served with mixed nuts and sliced strawberries for instance).  Usually Brazilians like to keep it simple.  And truthfully, when you get to try the original recipe you understand why it is so good (and we could even say amazing) as it is.

Nowadays, the açaí berry is commonly known as a superfruit, popular for its antioxidant properties and, let’s not forget, its really yummy taste.  Brazilians have been integrating açaí berries into their diet long before it became famous throughout the world.

Although the increasing popularity of açaí berries have made this small, round, dark purple fruit available on many suppliers’ shelves world wide, Brazilian acai berries are unique in taste.  Their freshness, color, texture and more importantly, the knowledge of people who have been eating, drinking and enjoying this superfruit for hundreds of years, will likely reintroduce you to this savoury berry in a way you would not have expected…

So here is the advice of the day: When in Brazil, go nuts on açaí berries!!!