Brazilian recipe
Homemade Light Feijoada (Feijoada light)
Enjoy a lighter take on Brazil's iconic black bean stew. This recipe uses lean cuts of meat to provide all the authentic flavor while keeping the dish wholesome.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean carne seca
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh cheiro verde, chopped to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean carne seca
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh cheiro verde, chopped to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
Find black beans, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs in local vegetable markets or supermarket produce sections. For the meats, visit a butcher shop (gosht shop) and request lean cuts of beef and pork. While 'carne seca' and 'salted loin' are specific to this dish, you can substitute with high-quality lean beef or cured lean beef if the authentic cuts are unavailable at your local grocer.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.
- Boil the salted meats in fresh water and discard the liquid.
- Repeat the boiling and discarding process until the salt level is reduced to your preference.
- Boil the meats again in clean water. If the water appears greasy, chill it in the freezer or fridge; the solidified fat on the surface can be easily spooned off.
- Use this fat-skimmed cooking water to cook the black beans.
- In a large pot, simmer the black beans together with the desalted meats and bay leaves until everything is tender.
- While the beans cook, prepare a base in a non-stick skillet using the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped cheiro verde to the mixture.
- Fold this seasoned base into the pot with the beans and meat.
- Check the seasoning and adjust the salt if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada while steaming hot.
Observations
Feijoada is undeniably the most celebrated dish in Brazilian cuisine, known for its rich and hearty combination of black beans and a variety of slow-cooked meats. This "light" version modifies the traditional method by focusing on leaner protein selections and specific techniques to minimize excess fat without sacrificing that deeply satisfying, savory profile.
It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy this classic comfort food in a healthier way, perfect for a slow-cooked weekend lunch. The process requires careful desalting of the meats and simmering everything together until the beans and textures reach the perfect, creamy consistency.
It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy this classic comfort food in a healthier way, perfect for a slow-cooked weekend lunch. The process requires careful desalting of the meats and simmering everything together until the beans and textures reach the perfect, creamy consistency.
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