Comidas e Bebidas - Aperitivos

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

Aperitivo italiano

small, bite-sized food items that are designed to be eaten with the hands, without the need for utensils, and are often served at parties or gatherings

salgadinhos

a small piece of pastry or bread with meat, cheese, etc. on top, which is served with drinks at parties

canapé

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

cruditos

the preserved eggs of some fish, especially one called sturgeon, eaten as food, which is considered a very expensive dish

caviar

a selection of cured and preserved meats, often served with complementary accompaniments like cheeses, fruits, and bread

charcutaria

a hard-boiled egg that has been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a mixture of the egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings

ovo apimentado

a small, green cucumber that has been soaked in vinegar and spices

pepino em conserva

a type of appetizer or snack made by wrapping cocktail franks or sausages in dough and baking or frying them until golden and crispy

Porcos em um cobertor

an egg that has been exposed to smoke, often by being cooked in a smoker or over smoldering wood chips

ovo defumado

a small, appetizing bite-sized food served before a meal to stimulate the appetite

amuse-bouche

a dish of small round pieces of food with various fillings wrapped in dough, originated in China

dim sum

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

Nugget de frango

a Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese, typically baked in layers of phyllo pastry

spanakopita

a Spanish dish that typically consists of bite-sized pieces of meat or vegetables

pitaco

a type of appetizer that typically consists of oysters wrapped in bacon or ham

anjos a cavalo

a popular deep-fried appetizer made by slicing an onion to create a flower-like shape, dipping it in batter, and then frying until crispy

cebola florescendo

chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce and then deep-fried

asa de búfalo

a simple appetizer or snack consisting of cheese served with crackers or crisp bread

queijo e bolachas

a breaded and fried piece of chicken typically served as a finger-sized appetizer or snack

dedo de frango

a bite-sized appetizer made with a creamy crab filling enclosed in puff pastry

folhado de caranguejo

a spicy appetizer made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with cream cheese or other fillings, then typically coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked until crispy

Jalapeno Popper

a ring-shaped slice of onion that is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then fried until crispy, often served as a snack or a side dish

anel de cebola

a tasty, triangular snack from India and other places, filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, and other ingredients

samosa

a mushroom cap that has been filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, and then baked until tender and crispy

cogumelo recheado

a type of bread roll made from pizza dough that is typically tied in a knot shape, baked, and then brushed with garlic butter for flavor

nó de alho

a thin stick of pastry containing cheese

palha de queijo

a deep-fried appetizer made from breaded and fried sticks of mozzarella cheese

palito de mussarela

a deep-fried Indian snack made from a batter of chickpea flour and various vegetables or meat

pakora

a potato that has been baked or fried, often filled with cheese, bacon, and other toppings, and served as a popular appetizer or snack

casca de batata

thick, triangular-shaped cuts of potatoes that are typically seasoned and baked or fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

fatia de batata

a classic appetizer consisting of cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy dipping sauce, often made of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce

coquetel de camarão

a dish made from raw, finely chopped or minced salmon, typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and other flavorings

tártaro de salmão

‌a potato cooked with its skin on

batata assada

a small, delicate sandwich typically made with thinly sliced bread, crusts removed, and filled with a variety of ingredients

sanduíche de chá

a potato cooked and served with its skin on

batata jaqueta