Brazilian recipe
Black-eyed pea vinaigrette (Vinagrete de feijão fradinho)
Discover the versatility of black-eyed peas in this vibrant vinaigrette. A flavorful Brazilian salad that serves as the perfect side for any meal.
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Ingredients
1 cup black-eyed peas
4 cups water for boiling
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups water for boiling
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas and fresh produce are widely available at local farmers' markets and grocery stores. For white wine vinegar, any specialty pantry section will suffice. Fresh cilantro is easily found in the herb section.
Preparation method
- Place the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker
- Add 4 cups of water
- Cover the pot and place it over high heat
- Once the pressure cooker begins to whistle, reduce the heat
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Dice the red onion into small cubes
- Remove the seeds from the yellow bell pepper and dice it into small cubes
- Cut the tomatoes in half, discard the seeds, and chop them into small cubes
- Wash and finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, bell pepper, and tomato
- Turn off the heat after the cooking time and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
- Drain the cooked beans in a colander
- Rinse the beans under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain well
- Add the cooked black-eyed peas to the bowl with the chopped vegetables
- Season with the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
- Mix all ingredients gently
- Serve the vinaigrette immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
Observations
The black-eyed pea vinaigrette is a classic and incredibly versatile dish in Brazilian cuisine. Its unique blend of textures and the freshness of its ingredients make it an ideal accompaniment for barbecues, grilled fish, or simply as a light and nutritious salad on warmer days. It is a straightforward and quick recipe that caters to all palates.
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