A x-caboquinho is a sandwich consisting of tucumã shavings, queijo coalho, and fried plantain between a sliced buttered pão francês. It is typical to the Brazilian state of Amazonas and is officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the state capital of Manaus.[1][2]
| Place of origin | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Amazonas (state) |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Tucumã, queijo coalho, fried plantain |
The sandwich originated in Parintins and was popularized in Manaus by Escola Técnica Federal do Amazonas students from Parintins in the 1960s.[3]
See also
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edit- ^ "X-Caboquinho é opção de lanche para a torcida na Copa em Manaus". Amazonas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ^ "Agora é Lei: sanduíche X-Caboquinho é patrimônio cultural de Manaus". 18 Horas | Rádio Mix Manaus (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ^ "Origem do x-caboquinho é tema polêmico entre intelectuais". BNC Amazonas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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