Virado

Virado, also known as virado à Paulista, is a traditional and hearty dish from the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It dates back to the early Portuguese settlers in the region. The dish consists of a rich platter that includes several components: beans cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, and fat; dried, toasted manioc flour; pork; fried sausage; breaded and fried plantain; eggs (usually with a soft yolk); braised kale; rice; and crispy pork rind. Virado became popular during the colonial period as a practical meal for explorers known as bandeirantes, who traveled into the interior of Brazil. They carried beans, pork, and corn flour, which would mix in their bags, hence the name "virado" (turned or mixed in Portuguese). Virado is traditionally served on Mondays in São Paulo and has become an integral part of the city's culinary heritage, with about 500,000 plates served weekly.