Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Discover how to prepare a delicious traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas dish, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas, fresh bacon, smoked calabresa sausage, onions, fresh parsley, cilantro, medium cassava flour, and seasonings can typically be found at most supermarkets and local markets.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to hiss, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, chop the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Chop the onion, parsley, and cilantro
- Cut the calabresa sausage into slices or cubes
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden and set aside
- In the same pan where the bacon was fried, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
- In a large pot, add a little of the oil rendered from frying the bacon
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped parsley and cilantro and sauté for another minute
- Add the Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked peas and add them to the pot with the sautéed seasonings
- Stir gently to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried bacon and fried calabresa sausage to the pot with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, mixing constantly, until a firm and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve the black-eyed peas hot
Observations
Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a versatile and very popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the Northeast. This recipe features homemade and flavorful black-eyed peas, combined with bacon, calabresa sausage, and cassava flour, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish. It's a fantastic option for those looking for a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday or special occasions.
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