Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Sausage
Discover how to prepare 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)
500g fresh bacon
500g smoked sausage (like calabresa)
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 bunch fresh parsley (leaves and stems)
500g medium cassava flour
Brazilian seasoning blend (without chili) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
500g fresh bacon
500g smoked sausage (like calabresa)
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 bunch fresh parsley (leaves and stems)
500g medium cassava flour
Brazilian seasoning blend (without chili) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
These ingredients can typically be found at most supermarkets, butcher shops, and specialty food stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it reaches pressure, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, dice the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Finely chop the onion, cilantro, and parsley
- Slice the smoked sausage into rounds or dice it
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden brown and set aside
- In the same pan used for the bacon, fry the smoked sausage and set aside
- In a large pot, add a little of the rendered bacon fat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped cilantro and parsley and sauté for another minute
- Add the Brazilian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas and add them to the pot with the sautéed seasonings
- Gently mix to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried bacon and fried smoked sausage to the pot with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring 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 or southern peas, 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, smoked 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 occasions or special events.
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