this dish, which originates from abchieta island off the coast of são paulo, contains prawn in a pumpkin and cheese sauce, beautifully presented and served inside a hollowed-out pumpkin.

there is a plentiful supply of restaurants selling these traditional culinary delicacies in rio - amongst the best are the restaurants found at feira de são cristóvão and kaçuá in recreio, which are bahian/northeastern restaurants serving sensational versions of bobó and vatapá.

feira de são cristóvão is an ongoing northeastern fair located in a large pavillon in the neighborhood of são cristóvão - a lot more than just a market, this fair is a precious chance to have great fun and to experience authentic music and food from northeastern brazil. 

with almost 700 stalls, restaurants, bars, and shops, the market creates its own small universe, where shoppers can find literally everything on their list - there are over 15 sit-down restaurants inside, all of which serve authentic northeastern cuisine.