Brazilian recipe
Black Beans with Bacon and Cumin
This black bean dish featuring crispy bacon and a fragrant hint of cumin is a Brazilian comfort food staple, perfectly balancing deep savory notes with ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
1 cup black beans
6 cups water (divided for soaking and cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup diced bacon
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 cups water (divided for soaking and cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup diced bacon
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find black beans, fresh bacon, and aromatics like garlic and onions at general grocery stores or local markets in the Marshall Islands. Dried beans are usually found in the pantry or legume aisles, while bacon is typically sourced from the refrigerated meat section.
Preparation method
- Rinse the beans under cold running water using a colander.
- Sort through the beans to remove any debris or damaged grains.
- Place the beans in a bowl and pour in 3 cups of water.
- Discard any beans that float to the surface.
- Cover the bowl with a plate and let the beans soak for 12 hours.
- Change the soaking water at least once during this period.
- Drain the beans thoroughly and discard the soaking water.
- Place the beans into a pressure cooker with 3 cups of fresh water and the bay leaf.
- Seal the lid tightly and place over high heat.
- Wait until the pressure cooker reaches full pressure.
- Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and the diced bacon.
- Sauté for 2 minutes until the bacon is lightly browned.
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt to the pan.
- Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin.
- Sauté for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add one ladle of the cooked beans along with some of the cooking liquid into the pan.
- Mash the beans with a spatula to create a paste that will thicken the sauce.
- Pour the remaining cooked beans and liquid into the pan.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve hot.
Observations
The secret to achieving the perfect bean texture starts with soaking, which aids digestibility and significantly reduces cooking time. By building a flavor base with sautéed bacon and aromatic cumin, you create a rich, velvety broth that serves as the heart of this dish.
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