Nutrition
- Protein8%
- Fat43%
- Carbohydrates49%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
Small, baked cheese rolls made from cassava flour. They are known for their crispy exterior and chewy, airy center.
- Cuisine
- Brazilian
Typical ingredients
- cassava flour
- cheese
- eggs
- milk
- oil
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
Brazil
- Origin
- Brazil
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Pão de queijo ( POWN-də-KAY-zhoo; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɐ̃w dʒi ˈke(j)ʒu], "cheese bread" in Portuguese) or Brazilian cheese bread is a small, baked cheese roll or cheese ball, a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. It is a traditional Brazilian recipe, originating in the state of Minas Gerais.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Pão de queijo” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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