Tucupi is very common in the cuisine of Brazilians of the Amazon region.
Pato no tucupi ("duck in tucupi") is a much appreciated dish: a duck which has been previously roasted, and then shredded, is brought to a boil in a sauce of tucupi and jambu (
Acmella oleracea).
Tacacá is another specialty of Amazonian cuisine from the state of
Pará. Served in a bowl made from a
gourd, boiling tucupi is poured over manioc flour. A generous portion of jambu and
dried shrimp complete the dish. The acidic nature of tucupi accentuates the effects of jambu, which cause the lips and mouth to tingle or feel numbness. ==See also==