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Homemade Cowpea Beans

Discover how to prepare a delicious, traditional Brazilian cowpea bean dish, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!

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Homemade Cowpea Beans

Ingredients

1 kg cowpea beans (purple variety)
500 g fresh bacon
500 g smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch cilantro
500 g medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning without chili, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Where to find ingredients

Purchase cowpea beans, fresh bacon, smoked calabresa sausage, onions, fresh parsley, cilantro, and cassava flour at your local grocery store or market.

Preparation method

  1. Cook the cowpea beans in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to hiss, or until tender
  2. While the beans cook, chop the fresh bacon into small cubes
  3. Chop the onion, fresh parsley, and cilantro
  4. Cut the calabresa sausage into slices or cubes
  5. In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden and set aside
  6. In the same pan where the bacon was fried, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
  7. In a large pan, add a little of the oil rendered from frying the bacon
  8. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
  9. Add the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro and sauté for another minute
  10. Add the Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
  11. Drain the cooked beans and add them to the pan with the sautéed seasonings
  12. Gently stir to incorporate the seasonings into the beans
  13. Add the fried bacon and fried calabresa sausage to the pan with the beans
  14. Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until a firm and homogeneous consistency is achieved
  15. Taste and adjust salt if necessary
  16. Serve the cowpea beans hot

Observations

Cowpea beans, also known as black-eyed peas or southern peas, are a versatile and very popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the Northeast. This recipe features homemade and flavorful cowpea beans, combined with bacon, calabresa sausage, and cassava flour, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish. It's a fantastic option for those seeking a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday or special occasions.

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