Glossary Terms com a letra C

Cachaça: what it is, silver vs. gold styles, uses in caipirinhas, quentão and flambé, plus swaps.

Canjica is the creamy white-hominy dessert with milk and cinnamon: see traits, uses and variations.

Caramelize means melting sugar to the amber point for syrups and sweets. See the right point and variations.

Carbohydrates: the body's main energy source. See types, kitchen uses and smart swaps.

Carrot: what it is, traits, uses in cakes, salads and sautes, plus substitutions.

Cassava (mandioca): what it is, sweet vs. wild differences, how to boil and fry it, and swaps.

Cassava starch: sweet vs. sour types, uses in cheese bread and crackers, swaps and storage.

Ceviche: fish marinated in lime, fresh and light. Traits, safe prep, variations and facts.

Chantilly: what it is, how to nail whipped cream peaks, tips to keep it from curdling, and uses in pies, pavés and desserts.

Chia: the seed that forms a natural gel, used in puddings, breads, smoothies and salads. Uses, swaps and fun facts.

Chicken: what it is, characteristics of the cuts, uses in cooking, substitutions and facts about the most consumed meat in Brazil.

Chocolate, made from cacao, goes from cakes to party sweets. Meet the types, kitchen uses and how to swap them.

Chopping means cutting food into small, even pieces. Learn the safe technique, the sizes and kitchen uses.

Cilantro: bold aromatic herb, essential in moquecas, fish stews and Northeastern Brazilian cooking.

Cinnamon: what it is, stick and ground, uses in apple pie, french toast and mulled wine, swaps and storage tips.

Coconut shows up in sweets, cakes and savory dishes like moqueca. See forms of use, swaps and practical tips.

Coffee: what it is, bean and roast types, uses in tiramisu, cakes and meats, swaps and storage tips.

Condensed milk: what it is, traits, uses in brigadeiro, pudding and mousses, substitutes and doneness tips.

Confit: slow-cooking in fat or syrup until meltingly tender — duck, garlic, and tomato technique.

Corn: what it is, types (fresh, popcorn, hominy), uses in curau, pamonha and cakes, substitutions and buying tips.