base recipes

Brazilian Simple Chicken Stock (Everyday Base)

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Caldo de Frango Simples Brasileiro (Base do Dia a Dia) Brazilian chicken stock is not treated as a special recipe. It’s a background preparation — quietly made, lightly seasoned, and used across many everyday dishes. In Brazilian kitchens, this stock exists to support other foods, not to stand on its own. It’s added to rice … Read more

Brazilian Shredded Chicken (Base Recipe)

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Frango Desfiado Brasileiro (Receita Base) Brazilian shredded chicken is a foundational recipe. It’s not a finished dish on its own, but a practical base that appears in countless everyday meals — from quick lunches to simple dinners assembled with whatever is on hand. In Brazilian kitchens, shredded chicken is about efficiency. You cook once, then … Read more