13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Brazilians
| September 28, 2018
3. Expect Rice and Beans with Most Meals
Unless you’re eating pasta or some sort of fast food, like hamburgers or pizza, most meals in Brazil will come with rice and beans. You’ll probably have a protein source (chicken, beef, or fish), along with rice, beans, salad, and a selection of vegetables.
Considering Brazil is the third largest producer (and consumer) of dry beans in the world, and also the biggest consumer of rice in the Americas, this shouldn’t be a surprise. If you think you’d get sick of eating rice and beans day in and day out, ask yourself how much bread you eat in a week.
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