Kariri

== The Kariri People ==
Kariri is a classless society divided into various munti ['mun.ti] (community). Every person has a role that plays to their strengths in order to guarantee the survivability of everyone in the munti to which they belong.
== Traditions ==
=== Cuisine ===
There is not an exact single "Kariri cuisine", but there is an assortment of various regional traditions and typical dishes.
====North & Northeast Kariri’s cuisine====
The vatapa ['va.ta.pa] is the most typical Kariri dish made from wet bread, shrimp (optional), milk, finely ground peanuts and palm oil mashed into a creamy paste.
The acaraje [a.'ka.ra.je] is a dish made from peeled black-eyed peas formed into a ball and then deep-fried in palm oil. It is often served together with vatapá.
Tapioca [ta.'pi.o.ca] flatbreads or pancakes are also commonly served for breakfast, with a filling of either coconut and certain meats.
rīpuro kō ētio [,ɾi:.pu.ɾo ,ko: 'e:.ti.o] (rice and beans) is usually what is eaten for lunch and dinner, accompanied by an unlimited variety of other delicious dishes.
==== South Kariri’s cuisine ====
In Southern Kariri, due to the long tradition in livestock production, meat is the basis of the local cuisine. Nevertheless, it also has its own peculiarities:
Sugarcane juice, mixed with fruit juices such as pineapple or lemon.
Angu is a popular side dish (or a substitution for the brown beans which is usually eaten with rice).