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In the
early 1800's, European immigrants settled in the Rio Grande
do Sul area of Brazil. They were strong and skillful people
who treasured and nurtured the land and quickly became adept
at raising and herding cattle. They became known as Gauchos
(local ranchers).
A
unique type of cooking, called churrasco
(shoo-rhas'co) was inspired by these ranchers. They
would gather together and start a wood burning fire, once
the fire turned into golden embers, large portions of prime
meat were skewered and slowly cooked to perfection. Using
conventional knives, which they wore on their belts, they
sliced thin and succulent pieces of meat in succession onto
each person's plate.
This tradition gave birth to churrascarias like
Plataforma.
We
are not the oldest, neither the biggest, but certainly the
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