Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Discover how to prepare a delicious traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas (purple variety)
1/2 kg fresh pork belly
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 pork belly
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 pork belly, smoked calabresa sausage, onions, fresh parsley, cilantro, and cassava flour can be found in most supermarkets and specialty food stores.
Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper are common pantry staples and are available in grocery stores.
Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper are common pantry staples and are available in grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to whistle, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, dice the fresh pork belly into small cubes
- Chop the onion, fresh parsley, and cilantro
- Slice the calabresa sausage into rounds or cubes
- In a separate pan, fry the pork belly until golden brown and set aside
- In the same pan where you fried the pork belly, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
- In a large pan, add a little of the rendered fat from frying the pork belly
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro and sauté for another minute
- Add the Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas and add them to the pan with the sautéed seasonings
- Stir gently to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried pork belly and fried calabresa sausage to the pan with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until you achieve a firm and homogeneous consistency
- 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 seeking a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday or special occasions.
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