Brazilian recipe
Lighter Feijoada (Feijoada light)
Enjoy a lighter version of this iconic Brazilian black bean stew, featuring lean cuts of meat while maintaining the authentic, rich flavor.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh herbs (cheiro verde), chopped to taste
1 tablespoon light margarine, unsalted
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh herbs (cheiro verde), chopped to taste
1 tablespoon light margarine, unsalted
Where to find ingredients
Find black beans, onions, garlic, and herbs at any local supermarket or green grocer. Salted pork loin and carne seca (dried beef) are specialty items; look for them in international food markets or local butcher shops. Lean pork loin is widely available in all standard supermarkets. Substitute: If carne seca is unavailable, you may use premium quality lean corned beef as a substitute, though the texture will differ.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing the water several times.
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the water.
- Repeat the process of boiling and discarding the water until the meats are less salty.
- Boil the meats again in clean water. If the water becomes fatty, place it in the freezer or refrigerator; the solidified fat on the surface can be removed with a spoon.
- Use this cooking water to cook the beans.
- In a pot, cook the black beans with the desalted meats and bay leaves until both the beans and meats are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare a sauté in a non-stick frying pan using the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until transparent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chopped fresh herbs to the sauté.
- Add this mixture to the pot of beans.
- Check the seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada hot.
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, a rich and flavorful black bean stew simmered with various meats. This 'light' version adapts the traditional recipe to be healthier, using lean cuts of meat and techniques that reduce the fat content without compromising its signature taste.
It is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy this classic Brazilian dish in a more nutritious way, making it ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
It is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy this classic Brazilian dish in a more nutritious way, making it ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
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