Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage
Discover how to prepare a delicious traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas dish, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas (purple variety)
0.5 kg fresh bacon
0.5 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
1 bunch cilantro
0.5 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Brazilian spice mix (without chili), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
0.5 kg fresh bacon
0.5 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
1 bunch cilantro
0.5 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Brazilian spice mix (without chili), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find black-eyed peas, bacon, calabresa sausage, onions, fresh herbs, cilantro, and cassava flour at most supermarkets and local markets. Spice mixes are also widely available.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to whistle, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, dice the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Chop the onion, fresh herbs, and cilantro
- Cut the calabresa sausage into slices or cubes
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden brown and set aside
- In the same pan where you fried the bacon, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
- In a large pan, add a little of the rendered bacon fat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped fresh herbs and cilantro and sauté for another minute
- Add the Brazilian spice mix, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas and add them to the pan with the sautéed seasonings
- Gently stir to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried bacon and fried calabresa sausage to the pan with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until a firm and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve the black-eyed peas hot
Observations
Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a versatile and very popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the Northeast. This recipe features homemade and flavorful black-eyed peas, combined with bacon, calabresa sausage, and cassava flour, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish. It's a fantastic option for those looking for a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday dining or special occasions.
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