Brazilian recipe
Light Homemade Feijoada (Feijoada light)
Make a lighter feijoada with lean meats and the deep, authentic flavor of this classic Brazilian stew.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
fresh chopped spring onion and parsley to taste
1 tablespoon light unsalted margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
fresh chopped spring onion and parsley to taste
1 tablespoon light unsalted margarine
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients at local wet markets, supermarket dry-goods aisles, the meat section, and the herbs-and-vegetables corner. If needed, ask for black beans, salted pork cuts, and dried beef at the butcher or meat counter; use a light, unsalted margarine as the closest substitute if that exact product is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water the day before
- 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 boiling and discarding process until the meats are less salty
- Boil the meats again in clean water. If the water turns greasy, place it in the freezer or refrigerator; the solidified fat on the surface can be skimmed off 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 cook, make a sauté in a nonstick skillet with the light margarine
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute
- Stir the chopped spring onion and parsley into the sauté
- Add this sauté to the bean pot
- Check the salt and adjust if needed
- Serve the feijoada hot
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most emblematic dishes in Brazilian cooking, a rich and savory stew of black beans with a variety of meats. This light version adapts the traditional recipe to make it a little lighter, using lean cuts of meat and techniques that reduce the fat content without compromising its signature flavor.
It is a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy this classic dish in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves soaking the salted meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
It is a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy this classic dish in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves soaking the salted meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
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