Discover the secrets of Brazilian cuisine with our Rio de Janeiro cooking class tour. In this workshop, you’ll master traditional recipes such as moqueca bahiana or picanha, and even learn to prepare the iconic caipirinha cocktail.
Whether you like seafood, meat, or vegetarian dishes, this class has many menu options. It is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy Brazil’s rich food culture.
Read on for the full itinerary and book your place.
4 hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Meeting Point: Rua Visconde de Piraja 281, shop 213, Ipanema
Time: 12:00h
Time: 4:00 p.m.
About this tour
We begin at the meeting point on Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 281, Shop 213, Ipanema, where our hosts welcome you and introduce the steps for this immersive Brazilian cooking workshop.
The class kicks off with the preparation of traditional appetizers. You will make tapioca chips, cassava with butter, and fried cassava sticks. These will be served with homemade pepper jam for a real touch. While savoring these snacks, you’ll learn to craft a refreshing caipirinha, Brazil’s signature cocktail.
For the main course, you’ll choose from three menu options, each offering a unique glimpse into Brazilian cuisine.
Option 1: Moqueca Bahiana
This seafood stew is a staple of northeastern Brazil, featuring coconut milk, bell peppers, and spices. You’ll learn how to prepare and serve it with toasted farofa with banana and white rice, two classic accompaniments. The recipe is designed to be easily replicated at home using accessible ingredients.
The session ends with making brigadeiro. This is a popular Brazilian chocolate dessert, and a great way to finish any meal.
Option 2: Picanha Filet
For those who love meat, the picanha menu focuses on this popular Brazilian beef cut, prepared in the oven. While typically grilled, this version highlights how to achieve delicious results at home. The dish pairs banana farofa and cassava in butter sauce, enhancing the flavors of the tender meat.
You’ll also prepare flamed okra with onions and seared white cheese, two classic Brazilian appetizers. As with the moqueca menu, the meal wraps up with the creation of brigadeiro for dessert.
Option 3: Vegetarian Menu
For vegetarian participants, this menu offers a rich experience. It uses fresh ingredients and local methods to adapt traditional Brazilian food without meat. The appetizers, caipirinhas, and brigadeiro remain integral to this option.
The class concludes with a shared meal, where you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared in a relaxed and welcoming setting. You’ll leave not only with full recipes printed out but also with new skills from this immersive Rio de Janeiro cooking workshop.
This activity is ideal for travelers looking to connect with Brazil through its food and culture. Book your spot now and take home a piece of this Brazilian cuisine class to share with family and friends!
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What's included
- Cooking class
- 9 Brazilian recipes
- Unlimited caipirinha cocktails
- Brazilian soft drinks and drinking water
- Printed Pocket Cookbook
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Rates
From
EUR 138
EUR 117
Brazilian Cooking Class
From
EUR 120
EUR 102
Group service in English, Spanish or Portuguese
Starts 12:00
4 hours
Portugues, English, Español
Operates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday