Amazonian Cuisine

Amazonian cuisine is a diverse culinary tradition from the Amazon rainforest region, primarily involving ingredients sourced from the forest and river. It features dishes made with ingredients like fish, river prawns, cassava, plantains, nuts, fruits like açaí and cupuaçu, and various herbs. Traditional cooking methods include roasting, smoking, and stewing, emphasizing natural flavors. The cuisine reflects the area's rich biodiversity and indigenous influences, resulting in vibrant, hearty, and nutrient-rich foods that sustain communities in the rainforest. It offers a distinctive taste of the Amazon’s abundant resources and cultural heritage.