. It is not a formal culinary term but a popular regional name for a specific cut of meat: the (specifically the costelinha de porco Meaning and Origin
: The meat is so soft that it "kisses" the bone or falls off it easily. Custuleta que beija
: It is traditionally paired with white rice, feijão de caldo , and often a side of fried okra ( quiabo ) or guariroba (a bitter heart of palm native to the Cerrado region). Cultural Significance feijão de caldo
: When cooked, the curved shape of the ribs can sometimes look like they are touching or "kissing." Culinary Context Custuleta que beija