It's All Portuguese to Me! Part 2 - Starches
Brazilian Cooking Terms and Ingredients Made Easy
Part 2 - Starches (And other powder type things)
So either in you live in Brazil, and are having trouble figuring out what flour is called here, or you are outside of Brazil trying to make a Brazilian recipe, and can't figure out what the heck "farinha de trigo" is! This section is here to help those in situations like these. Check back often because I will update this particular entry everytime I think of something else. It is important to know what ingredients translate into, and what cooking terms mean. Once you master this part of it, you'll be able to breeze through any Brazilian recipe. If I'm missing anything, feel free to send me an email!
Starches
- Farinha de Milho - Cornmeal
- Farinha de Arroz - Rice Flour
- Germe de Trigo - Wheat Germ
- Farinha Integral - Whole Wheat Flour
- Cremo de Tártaro - Cream of Tartar
- Bicarbinato de Sodio - Baking Soda
- Fermento em po Quimico - Baking Powder
- Fermento Biologico - Baking Yeast
- Farinha de Milho - Corn Flour
- Farinha de Rosca - Bread Flour used for coating (such as coxinhas)
- Farinha de Mandioca - Yucca/Cassava/Mandioca Flour (used for Farofa)
- Polvilho avedo - Flour made from Mandioca juice
- Polvilhol doce - also flour from Mandioca juice (used for Pão de Queijo)
- Aveia - Oatmeal
- Farinha de Aveia - Oatmeal Flour
This is such a helpful list for anyone navigating Brazilian recipes or ingredients. Thanks for putting it together!
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Could you add examples of recipes where each flour or starch is commonly used? It would make it even more practical!
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Love this guide! Perhaps you could specify differences between "Polvilho azedo" and "Polvilho doce" for those unfamiliar with their textures and flavors.
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As someone who loves Brazilian cuisine, this is a gem. I appreciate how thorough you are.
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For “Farinha de Rosca,” is it interchangeable with standard breadcrumbs, or are there specific recipes it suits best?
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It would be awesome if you could link to a few Brazilian recipes that showcase these flours.
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I was confused about “Farinha de Mandioca” until I found this. Now I can make Farofa the right way!
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I noticed "Maizena" isn't listed—could you add it? It's a common one in Brazilian cooking.
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Have you considered adding pictures of these flours to help people identify them in stores?
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Could you expand on how "Cremo de Tártaro" and "Bicarbonato de Sódio" are used in Brazilian recipes?
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This is a lifesaver for anyone just starting with Brazilian recipes. Thank you!
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I'd love some guidance on the best way to use Farinha de Mandioca for Farofa.
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For "Fermento Biológico," is it always fresh yeast, or does it include dry yeast too?
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Are there regional differences in how these ingredients are used in Brazil?
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I never knew oatmeal flour existed! Do you have a favorite recipe for it?
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Thank you for clarifying sour and sweet tapioca flour. Cheese Bread is my favorite!
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