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Authentic Virado à Paulista: Step-by-Step Recipe
Discover how to make a proper Virado à Paulista, a hearty Brazilian classic featuring succulent pork chops and a moreish bean mash.
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Ingredients
500g pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
1 tsp salt (5g)
1 tsp lemon zest (5g)
1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
50g smoked bacon, diced
1 garlic clove, minced (5g)
75g onion, finely chopped
150g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
400g cooked Carioca beans, drained
400ml bean cooking liquid
0.5 tsp salt (2.5g)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (5g)
2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
1 tsp salt (5g)
1 tsp lemon zest (5g)
1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
50g smoked bacon, diced
1 garlic clove, minced (5g)
75g onion, finely chopped
150g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
400g cooked Carioca beans, drained
400ml bean cooking liquid
0.5 tsp salt (2.5g)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (5g)
Where to find ingredients
Pork chops and standard pantry staples like bacon, onion, garlic, and lemons are widely available at any UK supermarket. For the authentic cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), check the 'world foods' aisle in large supermarkets or look for it in independent Brazilian or Latin American grocery stores, often labelled as 'farina' or 'mandioca flour'. Carioca beans are similar to pinto beans, which are a perfect substitute if you can't find the specific Brazilian variety at an international grocer.
Preparation method
- Season the pork chops with olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate
- In a medium pan, fry the diced bacon over a high heat for about 3 minutes until crisp and golden
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan and sauté for a further 2 minutes
- Stir in the cassava flour and toast it gently, ensuring you keep it moving to prevent burning
- Incorporate the cooked beans and the bean liquid. Season with salt and mix everything together gently
- Remove from the heat and stir through the chopped parsley
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat
- Fry the marinated pork chops for 2 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and cooked through
- Serve the pork chops hot with the bean mash on the side, garnishing with any leftover lemon zest
Observations
Virado à Paulista is an iconic Brazilian dish with roots tracing back to the 'tropeiro' muleteers of São Paulo. It is a substantial, soulful meal that packs a punch with its rich flavours and comforting textures, making it the perfect choice for a traditional weekend lunch. The recipe brings together essential staples like pork chops, slow-cooked beans, greens and farofa, resulting in a dish steeped in history.
This simplified version focuses on the key elements needed to recreate a proper, flavourful virado in your own kitchen. Follow these steps for an authentic and satisfying meal you can easily manage at home.
This simplified version focuses on the key elements needed to recreate a proper, flavourful virado in your own kitchen. Follow these steps for an authentic and satisfying meal you can easily manage at home.
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