There is no fancy food that surpasses good bar food. These simple and easy-to-make appetizers please anyone and are perfect to accompany that cold beer or a beautiful lemon caipirinha.
Boteco foods are also a great choice for the more relaxed and informal party menu and meetings held in the comfort of your home. To do this, just follow some tips and step by step of the most popular recipes, then just invite everyone to your happy hour!
Boteco food recipes
Boteco foods have some characteristics in common. The main one is that you can eat everything by hand, without needing a plate and cutlery, that is, the ideal snack for that unpretentious meeting with friends.
Another characteristic of boteco foods is the method of preparation, since the vast majority of them are fried.
Boteco foods are also very democratic, satisfying the most varied tastes. There are options for filling with beef, pork and chicken, as well as vegetarian options based on cheese and even vegan versions.
Come on then for what really matters? So just follow the step by step with the boteco food recipes that we selected below:
Boteco foods with meat
1. Crackling
Boteco is not a boteco if it doesn't have crackling. This typical mineiro appetizer is made with pork belly fried in very hot oil. Learn the step by step of how to make a legit crackling:
2. Shrimp skewer
The shrimp skewer is another delicacy typical of botecos and can be easily made at home. The super simple recipe only takes prawns and spices, for the preparation you can choose to bread and fry or even roast on the grill. See how to do it in the following video:
3. Meat dumpling
Who can resist a meat dumpling? With fried and crunchy dough and a well-seasoned filling, this snack is perfect to accompany a good chat with friends. Check out how to make meatball in the video below:
4. Kibe
How about now a bar food inspired by Arab cuisine? That's right! The tip here is to prepare a large portion of kibes to serve with lemon slices. For the recipe you will need, basically, only good quality ground beef, onion and lots, lots of mint. The recipe can also be easily adapted for those who are vegetarian. Check out the step by step of a traditional kibe recipe below:
5. Coxinha
Another perfect food for that night at the bar is coxinha. This super Brazilian delicacy brings shredded chicken filling and a soft dough inside and dry and crispy on the outside. See the recipe for coxinha in the video below:
6. Spiced pepperoni
But if you really want a fast and easy bar food to make, then bet on the pepperoni pepperoni. Just fry and serve. Have any questions, follow the video below:
7. Bird chicken
The little chicken is another classic of the taverns of life. Prepared with small and well seasoned parts of the bird, this dish is also a great option for those who want something simple and quick to make. If you want to spice up the snack a little more, just serve it with some special sauce. Follow the chicken recipe in the video below:
8. Mocotó broth
For the coldest days of the year, a mocotó broth goes down well. The secret of this dish is in the spices. See the recipe for mocotó broth in the following video:
9. Dried meat dumpling
The dry meat dumpling is that bar food that everyone advances when they see it. Crispy and full of flavor, this appetizer cannot be left out of your list. Follow the recipe below:
10. Chicken baits
Chicken lures are the ideal snack for those who do not want to go out of line and maintain their diet even when it comes to boteco food. To prepare this dish, have chicken fillet and your favorite spices at hand. The way to do it is found in the video below:
11. Fish baits
Similar to chicken baits, fish baits are another light and healthy dish option for happy hour. For the preparation, a good suggestion is tilapia, but you can use another fish of your choice. See the recipe below:
12. Meat skewer
Boteco and barbecue combine like nobody else. Therefore, a good option is to prepare meat skewers. You can roast them on the grill or on a grill. Here's how to prepare them in a very traditional way:
13. Codfish cake
One of the greatest legacies of the Portuguese for the Brazilian people is, without a doubt, the codfish cake. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this snack closes any happy hour with a flourish. Want to know how to do it? So just follow the recipe below:
14. Ham snack
Who really wants to kill hunger, snacks are a good option. And when it comes to bar, one of the most requested versions is the ham snack. The idea is simple: French bread stuffed with shredded and well seasoned pork shank. See how to make shank snack in the following video:
15. Crazy meat
The crazy meat snack is very similar to the shank snack, the difference is that this version takes beef in the filling. See how to make this traditional Brazilian delicacy in the video below:
16. Hot hole
Want another snack option in a bar style? Then write down this tip: hot hole. The recipe basically consists of filling French bread with well seasoned beef mince. Learn how to make this recipe below:
Vegetarian botanical foods
Vegetarians and vegans cannot be left out of this post. For this reason, we have selected some suggestions for boteco food especially for those who do not eat meat, check out:
17. Cheese cake
Vegetarians are very familiar with this version of the traditional meat dumpling, the difference here is in the filling that only takes cheese. See how to make this recipe in the video below:
18. French fries
Do you have simpler and more traditional boteco food than fries? Simple to make, this snack pleases anyone and can also be accompanied by special sauces. But to be crispy and tasty, you need to pay attention to some tips. Find out what they are in the following video:
19. Fried polenta
Fried polenta is another simple food option, but it takes a little longer to make, since you first need to prepare the polenta, wait for it to cool and then fry. But if you want to save that work you can go straight to the frozen section of the supermarket and take your portion of fried polenta home.
20. Fried cassava
Fried cassava is a delicious option of vegan food. To do it is also simple, but you need to cook the cassava first. If you want to go straight to the final stage of frying, buy a packet of frozen manioc at the supermarket and fry when you get home.
21. Bean soup
For vegetarians and vegans, the bean soup is an excellent alternative to the mocotó soup, just exclude the bacon. Well seasoned, this broth warms up any cold night. To accompany, serve with some toast. See the recipe step by step in the video below:
22. Rice cake
Leftover rice from lunch? Don't throw it away! Make rice balls. For the snack to be very tasty, season it with a lot of green smell and, if desired, include cheese in the preparation. Follow the traditional rice cake recipe in the following video:
23. Tapioca Dadinho
Have you heard of tapioca dices? The snack has a mild and neutral flavor, combining very well with sweet and sour sauces. Learn how to make tapioca dough in the video below:
24. Onion rings
The onion rings can be served in their own portions or together with other portions, combining especially with fish-based dishes. But to make onion rings at home you need to pay attention to some tricks. The following video tells you more:
25. Quail egg in preserves
Who never entered a legitimate bar and came across that jar of pickled quail egg? Yeah! This delicacy is very easy to make and promises to please everyone, check out the recipe in the following video:
26. Pickle
How about now betting on the acidic and slightly spicy flavor of pickled pickles? Carrots, olives, turnips, cucumbers and other vegetables are taking their turn here. See the recipe in the video below:
27. Breaded provolone
Do you like cheese? So the tip here is to serve a portion of breaded provolone. This smoked and flavorful cheese is perfect to accompany a cold draft beer. Follow the recipe:
28. Cold cuts board
Practical and quick to make, the cold plate does not require cooking or long hours in the kitchen. The preparation has no secret: just choose the cold cuts that you like and that's it. It is worth betting on various cheeses cut into cubes, olives, pickles and to please the palate of those who consume meat, also invest in sliced salami, ham and turkey breast. To accompany, jellies, sauces and breads.
29. Crispy chickpeas
Super healthy, nutritious and tasty, the crispy chickpeas are also a hit with bar food. Learn how to make this recipe with the following video:
How to serve boteco food: tips and suggestions
There is no point in carefully preparing the bar food and forgetting to value the final presentation of the snacks.
For cold portions, a good tip is to use snack bars, a type of large dish with several divisions inside. For the hot portions, try using a pre-heated stone board, the idea is that the stone keeps the food warm for longer, and can be tasted quietly without losing its flavor.
Snacks like potatoes, polenta and fried cassava can be served in napkin cones, for example.
Don't forget to always leave paper napkins and toothpicks for snacks, so your happy hour guests can help themselves.
Sauces, pastes, jellies and breads can be placed on the table next to spatulas or small spoons. Ah, also remember to offer a good hot sauce.
And then, which of these boteco foods is your favorite? Separate the ingredients and hand in the dough!
