in brazil, and especially in rio de janeiro, salgadinhos, which can be translated to salty snacks, are part of the national diet, playing an important culinary role between main meals, or whilst relaxing at a bar.

one of the most popular salgadinhos in rio de janeiro is the portuguese classic, bolinhos de bacalhau, which can be found in restaurants and botecos in every corner of the city.

considered a real treat, these snacks are relatively more expensive than other typical carioca salgadinhos, and are often reserved for special occasions- translating as codfish balls or codfish fitters, the dish is a specialty of mediterranean cooking.