in brazil, couscous is a typical dish from the northeast of the country, which is part of the three meals of the day. being commonly prepared with starch, wheat flour, corn, rice or cassava. in southeast, it is consumed with butter, eggs or meat. in north, it is more common for couscous to be eaten for breakfast, made with coconut milk and accompanied by tapioca. in general, all types of side dishes are accepted in the country. other examples of foods eaten with couscous are fish, shrimp, and chicken.