Açaí

I had the opportunity to try Açaí for the first time a couple months ago. I happened to be Rio de Janeiro and I was walking the streets near the beach and they were selling bowls of the stuff, like this:
Source: WikipediaThey add a bit of Agave syrup to it for sweetness, and it has a real deep, rich flavor that is hard to describe in words. But it is unique and that probably explains why so many people eat it daily. My understanding is Açaí is only grown in Brazil and apparently has a hig...