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Nutritional Values
320kcal
6gProtein
55gCarbs
10gFat
8gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🥜 Nuts
Açai Bowl
How to order / say it
Say it
Açaí na Tigela — [ah-sah-EE nah tee-GEH-lah]
Order
I'd like an açaí bowl, please.
Locally
Eu gostaria de um açaí na tigela, por favor.
Say locally
Frozen açaí pulp blended with fruits and topped with granola.
Why try it?
The açaí bowl embodies Brazil's love for fresh and exotic fruits. In Rio, it's a popular snack among locals and beachgoers, representing a laid-back, healthy lifestyle that resonates with the city's vibe.
How it tastes
The açaí has a unique earthy, yet subtly sweet and tart flavor. It's creamy and often served as a thick smoothie bowl, chilled and topped with crunchy granola and other fresh fruits.
Origin & History — first documented: 1980
Originating from the Amazon rainforest, açaí has been consumed by Indigenous tribes for centuries. Its popularity surged in the 1980s in Rio as surfers began using it for its energy-boosting properties, making it a staple in carioca culture.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g açaí pulp
- 1 piece banana
- 🌾 50 g granola
- 🍯 2 tbsp honey
- 50 g strawberries
- 🥜 30 g almonds
Method
- 1 Freeze the açaí pulp until solid.
- 2 Blend the frozen açaí with banana until smooth.
- 3 Transfer to a bowl and top with strawberries, granola, and almonds.
- 4 Drizzle with honey before serving.
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