Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Sausage
Discover how to prepare delicious, traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked sausage (linguica calabresa style)
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander)
1 bunch fresh parsley
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning, to taste (no chili)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked sausage (linguica calabresa style)
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander)
1 bunch fresh parsley
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning, to taste (no chili)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas, bacon, and smoked sausage can be found in the meat and produce sections of most supermarkets. Onions, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, and cassava flour are typically available in the produce section or international foods aisle. Seasonings like salt, pepper, and mixed spice blends are usually in the spice aisle. Check your local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to hiss, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, chop the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Chop the onion, cilantro, and parsley
- Slice or cube the smoked sausage
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden and set aside
- In the same pan used for the bacon, fry the smoked sausage and set aside
- In a large pot, add a little of the rendered bacon fat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped cilantro and parsley and sauté for another minute
- Add the Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas and add them to the pot with the sautéed seasonings
- Gently mix to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried bacon and smoked sausage to the pot with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until a firm and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve the black-eyed peas hot
Observations
Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a versatile and very popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the Northeast. This recipe features homemade and flavorful black-eyed peas, combined with bacon, smoked sausage, and cassava flour, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish. It's a fantastic option for those seeking a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday dining or special occasions.
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