Brazilian recipe
Traditional Cowpea Beans (FEIJAO DE CORDA)
Learn how to prepare authentic Brazilian cowpea beans, a hearty and aromatic dish featuring crispy bacon and smoked sausage.
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Ingredients
1 kg cowpea beans (purple variety)
500 g fresh bacon
500 g smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions
1 bunch fresh cilantro
500 g medium-grind cassava flour
Bahian seasoning mix (pepper-free) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
500 g fresh bacon
500 g smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley and scallions
1 bunch fresh cilantro
500 g medium-grind cassava flour
Bahian seasoning mix (pepper-free) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find legumes and produce at local markets or grocery stores. For specialized items like calabresa sausage or cassava flour, look for international aisles or Latin American specialty shops. Substitutes: If calabresa is unavailable, a high-quality smoked pork sausage can be used. For cassava flour, a coarse-grain cornmeal may serve as an alternative, though it will change the dish's signature texture.
Preparation method
- Cook the cowpea beans in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after reaching pressure, or until tender.
- While the beans are cooking, dice the fresh bacon into small cubes.
- Finely chop the onion, parsley, scallions, and cilantro.
- Slice the smoked calabresa sausage into rounds or cubes.
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden and set aside.
- In the same pan used for the bacon, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside.
- In a large pot, add a small amount of the rendered bacon fat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the chopped herbs and sauté for one additional minute.
- Season with the Bahian spice mix, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.
- Drain the cooked beans and add them to the pot with the sautéed aromatics.
- Stir gently to coat the beans with the seasoning.
- Add the fried bacon and the fried calabresa sausage to the pot with the beans.
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until you reach a firm and uniform consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve the cowpea beans while hot.
Observations
Cowpea beans, also known as 'fradinho' or 'caupi' beans, are a staple ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, particularly cherished in the Northeast region. This recipe highlights the traditional preparation of these beans, enriched with fresh bacon, smoked calabresa sausage, and cassava flour to create a substantial and fragrant dish. It is an excellent choice for a comforting meal, perfectly suited for both daily dinners and special gatherings.
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