Brazilian recipe
Hearty Traditional Meat and Vegetable Stew (Cozido à portuguesa)
A classic, comforting meal featuring a medley of slow-cooked meats and farm-fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth.
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Ingredients
300 g beef chuck
6 pieces pork belly
1 pig's ear
6 slices roast pork loin
1 or 2 cabbages
1/2 chicken
Water for boiling
Salt to taste
1 chouriço de carne (Portuguese pork sausage)
1 farinheira (flour-based sausage)
Potatoes, peeled and halved
Long-grain rice
Carrots, peeled and sliced
1 chouriço de sangue (blood sausage)
1 pig's trotter
Turnips, peeled and quartered
6 pieces pork belly
1 pig's ear
6 slices roast pork loin
1 or 2 cabbages
1/2 chicken
Water for boiling
Salt to taste
1 chouriço de carne (Portuguese pork sausage)
1 farinheira (flour-based sausage)
Potatoes, peeled and halved
Long-grain rice
Carrots, peeled and sliced
1 chouriço de sangue (blood sausage)
1 pig's trotter
Turnips, peeled and quartered
Where to find ingredients
Find these traditional meats and sausages at specialized European delis, local butcher shops, or the international aisle of large supermarkets. If you cannot source specific items like farinheira or chouriço, high-quality smoked chorizo or similar artisanal cured sausages can serve as substitutes, though the flavor profile will differ from the authentic version.
Preparation method
- Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the meats to the pot and simmer until tender.
- As each cut of meat reaches the desired level of tenderness, remove it from the pot and keep it warm.
- Once all meats have been removed, add the vegetables to the flavorful remaining broth and cook until tender.
- To prepare the rice, place the desired portion in a separate saucepan.
- Measure out twice the volume of the reserved meat broth and add it to the rice.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, ensuring the final result is fluffy and dry.
Observations
Cozido à portuguesa is a robust and storied dish, cherished as the ultimate centerpiece for gathering friends and family around the table. Its preparation is a labor of love, requiring various cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables to simmer together until they reach perfect tenderness, creating a deeply aromatic and soul-warming broth.
This recipe is perfect for those craving an authentic, deeply satisfying meal that highlights the rich heritage of traditional slow-cooked cuisine. Follow these steps to achieve a perfectly balanced, hearty stew that is as impressive as it is delicious.
This recipe is perfect for those craving an authentic, deeply satisfying meal that highlights the rich heritage of traditional slow-cooked cuisine. Follow these steps to achieve a perfectly balanced, hearty stew that is as impressive as it is delicious.
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