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Classic Virado à Paulista: A Step-by-Step Guide (Virado à paulista)
Discover how to prepare an authentic Virado à Paulista, a classic Brazilian meal featuring juicy pork chops and a hearty, savory bean mash.
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Ingredients
500 g pork chops
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
1/2 cup (50 g) diced bacon
1 clove garlic, minced (5 g)
1/2 medium onion, diced (75 g)
1 cup (150 g) cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
2 cups (400 g) cooked carioca beans, drained
2 cups (400 ml) bean cooking liquid
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
1 tablespoon (5 g) chopped parsley
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
1/2 cup (50 g) diced bacon
1 clove garlic, minced (5 g)
1/2 medium onion, diced (75 g)
1 cup (150 g) cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
2 cups (400 g) cooked carioca beans, drained
2 cups (400 ml) bean cooking liquid
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
1 tablespoon (5 g) chopped parsley
Where to find ingredients
You can find pork chops and fresh produce at local markets or supermarkets like Hi-Lo or Progressive Foods. Cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) and carioca beans are typically available in the international aisle or specialized shops. If you cannot find cassava flour, coarse cornmeal can be a rough substitute, though it will alter the authentic texture of the original dish.
Preparation method
- Season the pork chops with olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a medium pan, fry the bacon over high heat for 3 minutes until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and onion, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cassava flour and toast it lightly, stirring constantly.
- Fold in the cooked beans and the bean liquid. Season with salt and mix gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Fry the seasoned pork chops for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve the pork chops with the bean virado and finish with a bit of extra lemon zest if desired.
Observations
Virado à Paulista stands as one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, with its roots tracing back to the days of the tropeiros (muleteers) in São Paulo. It is a substantial, complete meal, rich in both flavor and texture, ideal for a hearty lunch. The preparation brings together classic elements such as pork chops, beans, collard greens, and farofa, resulting in a comforting dish steeped in culinary heritage.
This recipe focuses on the essential techniques required to achieve a flavorful virado that is easy to prepare at home while remaining faithful to the original dish. Follow these steps to master each component and ensure a delicious result.
This recipe focuses on the essential techniques required to achieve a flavorful virado that is easy to prepare at home while remaining faithful to the original dish. Follow these steps to master each component and ensure a delicious result.
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