Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Tropeiro Beans (Feijão tropeiro)
A hearty and flavorful dish made with cooked carioca beans, eggs, sausage, and cassava flour, rooted in classic Brazilian culinary history.
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Ingredients
500 g cooked carioca beans
200 g bacon or pork belly in cubes
1 ladle of oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon garlic salt
Fresh chopped parsley and spring onions to taste
200 g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
200 g bacon or pork belly in cubes
1 ladle of oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon garlic salt
Fresh chopped parsley and spring onions to taste
200 g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
Where to find ingredients
Find carioca beans, cassava flour, and fresh produce at local supermarkets or specialty Latin American food shops in New Zealand. As a substitute for toucinho, you may use streaky bacon or pork belly. If fresh carioca beans are unavailable, pinto beans are the closest substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the bacon cubes and fry well until they reach a crispy texture.
- Stir in the minced garlic and garlic salt, sautéing for another minute.
- Add the eggs and stir gently, cooking until they are firm but not broken into small pieces.
- Incorporate the cooked carioca beans into the mixture.
- Lower the heat and add the cassava flour gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps and create a moist farofa.
- Finish by folding in the chopped parsley and spring onions, then mix everything thoroughly.
Observations
Tropeiro beans are a robust and flavorful dish deeply rooted in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the regions of Minas Gerais and Goiás. Its origin dates back to the era of the 'tropeiros' (muleteers), who carried dry, long-lasting ingredients with them to prepare nutritious meals during their long journeys. This recipe is perfect for those seeking comfort food that combines the texture of beans with the crunch of fried ingredients and the moisture of toasted cassava flour.
It is a complete meal that can be served as a main dish or a side, pleasing every palate with its unique combination of flavors and textures. The simplicity of the preparation, combined with the savory final result, makes this dish an timeless classic.
It is a complete meal that can be served as a main dish or a side, pleasing every palate with its unique combination of flavors and textures. The simplicity of the preparation, combined with the savory final result, makes this dish an timeless classic.
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