Brazilian recipe
Traditional Savoury Bean Salad (Salada de feijão)
A classic, nourishing Brazilian staple. Use leftover beans to create this hearty, comforting warm salad in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked beans (leftover)
2 large onions, chopped
1 beef steak, diced into small cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 capsicum, chopped
1/4 cabbage, roughly chopped
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, diced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp vinegar
4 drops culinary sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
2 large onions, chopped
1 beef steak, diced into small cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 capsicum, chopped
1/4 cabbage, roughly chopped
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, diced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp vinegar
4 drops culinary sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local supermarket in the produce, pantry, and butchery aisles. For the bacon, look for middle or streaky rashers. If you cannot find a culinary sweetener, a small pinch of brown sugar is a common substitute, though the sweetener is preferred for the authentic Brazilian profile.
Preparation method
- In a heavy-based pot, fry the diced beef, garlic, onion, and bacon until golden brown.
- Add the chopped capsicum to the pot and sauté for a further minute.
- Incorporate the cooked beans, chopped cabbage, enough water to lightly cover the ingredients, salt, black pepper, oregano, vinegar, and sweetener.
- Simmer over medium heat until the cabbage has softened.
- While the salad is still at a simmer, crack the egg directly into the pot.
- Whisk vigorously with a fork or a balloon whisk until the egg is cooked and the liquid thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Observations
This bean salad is a classic staple of Brazilian home cooking, offering a brilliant way to repurpose leftover beans into something truly flavourful. It is an incredibly versatile dish that works perfectly as a warm side or even a light main course. Its simplicity makes it a go-to for busy weeknights, ensuring both comfort and nutrition in your kitchen without any fuss.
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