Amazon's Hidden Jewish-Moroccan Cuisine Uncovered After Centuries

A long-lost culinary tradition has been uncovered in the Amazonian city of Manaus and Belém, where Moroccan-Jewish dishes have been served for over a century. The community, which arrived around 200 years ago during the rubber boom, brought with them their unique cuisine that blended Middle Eastern and South American flavors.

The restaurants in these cities offer a special Sunday brunch menu, featuring local dishes alongside couscous and dafina, a traditional Jewish-Moroccan stew for Shabbat. These additions hint at the remarkable story of the Jewish community's culinary heritage.