Ingredient appreciation — what makes Caipirinha special

What sets Caipirinha apart is the handling of dried shrimp. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and earthy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The a Rio de Janeiro boteco bar atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Brahma lager as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Caipirinha is the place to start.