Brazil is South America's largest country and has an exquisite \portuguese cuisine.

No. But the word 'pimental' is Portuguese for 'pepper garden'. The Portuguese pronunciation is the following: pea-mehn-TOW*. And the word comes from 'pimenta', which is Portuguese for 'pepper'. *The sound 'ow' is the same as that in the English word 'how'.

The Jamaican cuisine is an amalgamation of different styles of cooking. The Jamaican society is a mixture of cultures which is reflected in cuisine as well. The Africans, Indians, Chinese, Spanish, English and Portuguese all played significant role in the development of the Jamaican cuisine. www.bestjamaica.com

One place to locate recipes of many nationalities is Recipe.com, just put in the keyword Portuguese and a whole list will be available to chose from such as: Maria's Portuguese Bacalau, Portuguese Chourico and Peppers and Portuguese Fresh Tuna.

Tempura originated in Japan and was introduced by Portuguese traders in the 16th century. The dish typically consists of seafood or vegetables that are battered and deep-fried. It has since become a popular dish in Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed both in Japan and around the world.