Creamy, rich, and served with white rice and crunchy potato sticks, Brazilian stroganoff is pure comfort food. It’s a staple at family lunches, birthdays, and special occasions all over the country. Originally inspired by a Russian dish, Brazil made it its own with cream, tomato, ketchup, and mustard, turning it into one of the most beloved home-cooked meals in the country.

Brazilian stroganoff is creamy, slightly tangy, and is served with rice and potato sticks.

Prep Time: 10 minutes for white rice 2 minutes

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes for white rice - 15-18 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into cubes or strips
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• Salt & black pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 cup heavy cream (or table cream)

Optional: 100g mushrooms (very common)

White rice:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt

Preparation

1. Heat butter/oil, sauté onion until soft.
2. Add garlic, then chicken.
3. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.
5. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard. Mix well.
6. Simmer 5 minutes.
7. Lower heat, add cream.
8. Mix gently and heat without boiling.
9. Taste and adjust salt

White rice:

1. Sauté garlic in oil.
2. Add rice, stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add water + salt.
4. Cook uncovered until water evaporates.
5. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.