Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baião de Dois (Baião de dois)
Discover how to prepare an authentic, hearty Baião de Dois, a classic Brazilian rice and beans dish that brings warmth and rich flavor to any family gathering.
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Ingredients
2.5 litres cold water
500g green beans (feijão verde)
2 beef stock cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
2 1/2 cups white rice
150g queijo coalho, thinly sliced
500g green beans (feijão verde)
2 beef stock cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
2 1/2 cups white rice
150g queijo coalho, thinly sliced
Where to find ingredients
You can find rice and basic aromatics at any local supermarket or 'duka'. For specific Brazilian items, look for specialized food importers in Nairobi or online gourmet retailers. If you cannot source the specific Brazilian paio, a high-quality smoked sausage like a firm chorizo or kabanos makes a suitable substitute. For the cheese, if queijo coalho is unavailable, a firm, non-melting halloumi is the closest authentic substitute.
Preparation method
- Soak the green beans in water overnight.
- The following day, drain the beans and place them in a pot with 2.5 litres of cold water and the beef stock cubes.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are simmering, heat the oil in a separate large pot.
- Sauté the paio sausage, grated onion, and crushed garlic in the hot oil until golden brown.
- Stir in the rinsed, drained rice and the chopped coriander, sautéing for a few minutes to toast the grains.
- Add the cooked beans along with their cooking liquid to the rice mixture.
- Stir everything thoroughly, cover the pot, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the consistency is moist and creamy.
- Arrange the thinly sliced queijo coalho evenly over the top of the rice.
- Cover the pot again and let it sit for a few minutes so the residual steam melts the cheese.
- Serve the Baião de Dois hot, ideally with a side of fried or roasted carne-de-sol if desired.
Observations
Baião de Dois is an iconic dish from the Brazilian culinary repertoire, cherished deeply in the Northeast and North regions. This comforting, one-pot meal features a vibrant combination of rice and beans, beautifully complemented by smoky paio sausage, squeaky queijo coalho, and aromatic herbs. It is a hearty and deeply satisfying staple that remains remarkably straightforward to prepare, making it a perfect choice for both casual family lunches and special occasions.
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