Açaí na tigela (lit. 'Açaí in the bowl') is a sweet Brazilian snack food from Pará and Amazonas.[1][2] It is a dish made with the frozen and mashed fruit of the açaí palm, described as having an "earthy" or creamy taste.[3] Its texture is granular before blending and it has a tartness from a high acidity content, making its taste appealing.[4] It is served as a smoothie in a bowl,[5] usually mixed with guaraná syrup, and is commonly topped with granola and banana.[6]
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| Type | Smoothie, cream |
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| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Region or state | Pará and in some parts of North Brazil; nowadays widespread through the country |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Açaí palm fruit |
Regions and preparation
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Although açaí na tigela is commonly consumed all over Brazil[7][3] it has become more regionalized mainly in Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Goiás and along the northeastern coast, where it is sold in kiosks lining the beach promenade and in juice bars throughout the cities.[8]
See also
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edit- ^ Greene, Aislyn (19 June 2015). "The Surprising History of the Açaí Bowl". AFAR. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Amazon Açaí Bowl · Global Gastros". Global Gastros. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ a b Huddleston, Justina (21 June 2018). "Who Really Invented the Açaí Bowl?". Brit + Co. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Bogatin, Adam (9 March 2020). "What Does Acai Taste Like?". Purple Foods. Archived from the original on 13 March 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Kugel, Seth (23 February 2010). "Açaí, a Global Super Fruit, Is Dinner in the Amazon". The New York Times. Cametá. ISSN 1553-8095. Archived from the original on 25 February 2010.
- ^ The Rough Guide to South America On A Budget, Rough Guides, 1 August 2011, p. 257, ISBN 978-1-84836-774-6
- ^ "History of the Acai Bowl". Tambor® | A PASSION FOR Premium Açaí. 3 March 2014. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Culinary Encyclopedia: Acai Berry". Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2012.