Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Light Feijoada
Prepare a delicious Brazilian feijoada with less fat. A simple and traditional recipe using lean cuts of meat and authentic flavor you'll love.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salt-cured pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh chopped green herbs to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted light margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salt-cured pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh chopped green herbs to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
Black beans, pork loin, dried beef, bay leaves, onions, garlic, and green herbs can be found in most supermarkets. Salt-cured meats may be available in specialty stores or larger supermarkets. Light margarine is available in most grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Soak black beans in water overnight
- The next day, soak the salt-cured meats in water, changing the water several times
- Boil the salt-cured meats in clean water and discard the water
- Repeat the process of boiling and discarding water until the meats are less salty
- Boil the meats again in clean water
- If the water becomes greasy, 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 the beans and meats are tender
- While the beans are cooking, prepare a sauté in a non-stick skillet with the light margarine
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute
- Add the chopped green herbs to the sauté
- Add this sauté to the bean pot
- Check for salt and adjust if necessary
- Serve the feijoada hot
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most emblematic dishes of Brazilian cuisine, a rich and flavorful black bean stew with various meats. This "light" version adapts the traditional recipe to be lighter, using lean meat cuts and fat-reducing techniques without compromising the characteristic flavor.
It's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, 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's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, 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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