Gastronomy
Mato Grosso do Sul is also rich and privileged in its Gastronomy. It receives influences from various regions of Brazil and two neighboring countries and also has its regional touch with its own ingredients and flavors!
Our visitors from the southern region of Brazil trouxeram the famous churrasco that saw tradition here, being prepared in various ways according to the region of the state. The Pantanal is one of two main dishes being prepared in the typical way that we call pantaneiro churrasco.
Our vizinhos in the central-western region of Brazil find the fruits and twelve closed ones, such as the pequi and the guavira, which are incorporated in several recipes that have characteristics in their mato-grossenses.
Our Paraguayan vizinhos trouxerem or drink costume or Tereré, gelato mate to scare away or heat rich in caffeine, and among other recipes to Chipa Paraguaia, a kind of pão de queijo, and to Sopa Paraguaia, a bowl of milho with very characteristic ingredients.
Our Bolivian vizinhos have found a strong influence of indigenous gastronomy, but one very appreciated around here is Saltenha, a kind of thin dough empanada with lots of frango and very characteristic ingredients that are only found there.
Now, if you are looking for gastronomic attractions that are typical of Mato Grosso do Sul, we will satisfy our children! São Pacús, Pintados and Piraputangas, among others, which are prepared in various ways, roasted, souped or fried, I have a variety of recipes that will delight the most demanding palates.
Another very characteristic feature of our state is jacaré meat. Mato Grosso do Sul is one of two main producers of meat, not extracted from nature, and simply by authorized breeders by official control bodies. Fried, roasted or soaked, you will surprise the most diverse palates.
The gastronomy of Mato Grosso do Sul reflects the close relationship between local culture and natural resources, offering a variety of unique flavors and dishes that are worth experiencing when visiting the region.
If you are looking for an incredible destination with rich gastronomy for your next trip, come and discover the wonders of Mato Grosso do Sul!