Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Light Feijoada (Feijoada light)
Prepare a delicious, lower-fat version of the iconic Brazilian black bean stew. This recipe keeps the authentic, hearty flavors while using leaner cuts of meat.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh green herbs (parsley/scallions), chopped to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted light margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh green herbs (parsley/scallions), chopped to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
You can find black beans, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs at local neighborhood markets or food stores. Lean pork loin and salted meats (or beef jerky/dried beef as a substitute) are available at specialized butcher shops or the refrigerated meat sections of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in fresh water, changing the water several times.
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the liquid.
- Repeat the boiling and discarding process until the salt content of the meats is reduced to your preference.
- Boil the meats again in fresh water. If the water appears greasy, place it in the freezer or refrigerator; the solidified fat can then be easily skimmed off with a spoon.
- Use this cooking liquid to boil the black beans.
- In a large pot, simmer the black beans together with the desalted meats and bay leaves until both the beans and meats are tender.
- While the beans are simmering, prepare the seasoning base in a non-stick frying pan using the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix the chopped fresh green herbs into the sautéed aromatics.
- Add this seasoned mixture to the pot with the beans and meats.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada hot.
Observations
Feijoada stands as the most iconic dish in Brazilian cuisine, a rich and hearty black bean stew traditionally packed with various meats. This 'light' version adapts the classic recipe to be healthier by using leaner cuts and specific preparation techniques that significantly reduce fat content without sacrificing any of its signature depth of flavor.
It is a perfect choice for those craving this traditional comfort food in a more balanced way, making it ideal for a relaxed weekend lunch or a soul-warming meal. The preparation focuses on properly desalting the meats and simmering everything together until the beans and textures reach the perfect, velvety consistency.
It is a perfect choice for those craving this traditional comfort food in a more balanced way, making it ideal for a relaxed weekend lunch or a soul-warming meal. The preparation focuses on properly desalting the meats and simmering everything together until the beans and textures reach the perfect, velvety consistency.
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