Brazilian recipe
Traditional Home-Style Bean Salad (Salada de feijão)
A classic, easy, and flavorful Brazilian dish. Use leftover beans to create a comforting and nutritious meal in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked beans (leftovers)
2 large onions, chopped
1 steak, cut into small cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cabbage, cut into large chunks
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons vinegar
4 drops culinary sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
2 large onions, chopped
1 steak, cut into small cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cabbage, cut into large chunks
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons vinegar
4 drops culinary sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, onions, garlic, and bell peppers at local neighborhood fruit and vegetable stalls (sabzi mandi) or supermarket produce sections. The steak, bacon, and eggs are available at local butcher shops (gosht shops) or the chilled meat sections of grocery stores. Culinary sweetener can be found in the baking or health aisles of large supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a pot, fry the cubed steak along with the garlic, onion, and bacon until golden brown.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the cooked beans, chopped cabbage, enough water to lightly cover the ingredients, salt, black pepper, oregano, vinegar, and the sweetener.
- Cook over medium heat until the cabbage becomes tender.
- While the salad is still simmering, crack the egg directly into the pot.
- Stir vigorously with a fork or a whisk until the egg is cooked and the broth slightly thickens.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
- Serve while hot.
Observations
This bean salad is a traditional Brazilian staple, perfect for those looking to creatively use up leftover beans in a delicious way. It is an incredibly versatile dish that can be served warm as a hearty side or enjoyed as a light main course. Its simplicity makes it ideal for everyday cooking, ensuring both flavor and convenience in your kitchen.
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