Açaí na tigela (lit.'Açaí in the bowl') is a sweet Brazilian snack food from Pará and Amazonas.[1][2] It is a dish made with the frozen and mashed fruit of the açaí palm, described as having an "earthy" or creamy taste.[3] Its texture is granular before blending and it has a tartness from a high acidity content, making its taste appealing.[4] It is served as a smoothie in a bowl,[5] usually mixed with guaraná syrup, and is commonly topped with granola and banana.[6]
Regions and preparation
Extracting the pulp from açai berries
Although açaí na tigela is commonly consumed all over Brazil[7][3] it has become more regionalized mainly in Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Goiás and along the northeastern coast, where it is sold in kiosks lining the beach promenade and in juice bars throughout the cities.[8]
^"History of the Acai Bowl". Tambor® | A PASSION FOR Premium Açaí. 3 March 2014. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
