The main oil used is olive oil – in particular a good brand imported from Portugal or Italy.
This is used for marinating, cooking, drizzling over foods, dipping etc.
Vegetable or sunflower oil is mainly used for deep or shallow frying.
Another oil which is used in particular dishes and in particular regions is called ‘dendê’ oil (palm oil).
This oil originates from Africa and is widely used in dishes that have their origins in Africa and are popular in and around the Bahia region, North East Brazil, for example in the recipes Acarajé, Vatapá and Bobó de camarão.
If you can’t find this oil you can cook with vegetable or olive oil instead.
Text Sorce: Brazilian Street & Party Food Favorites Book