Brazilian recipe
Light Black Bean Stew (Feijoada light)
Prepare an authentic Brazilian feijoada with a lighter touch. This version uses lean meat cuts to achieve the classic flavor without the excess fat.
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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, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh parsley and green onions (cheiro verde) 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, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh parsley and green onions (cheiro verde) to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
Black beans, fresh vegetables, and margarine can be found at local markets or supermarkets. Lean cuts of pork and dried beef are available at butchers; as a substitute for carne seca, one may use high-quality air-dried beef or lean beef jerky.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing the water several times.
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the water.
- Repeat the boiling and discarding process until the meats have significantly less salt.
- Boil the meats again in clean water. If the water becomes fatty, place it in the freezer or refrigerator; the solidified fat on the surface can be removed with a spoon.
- Use this cooking water to cook the beans.
- In a pot, cook the black beans with the desalted meats and bay leaves until the beans and meats are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare a sauté in a non-stick frying pan with the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for one more minute.
- Add the chopped fresh parsley and green onions to the sauté.
- Add this mixture to the pot with the beans.
- Check the salt levels and adjust if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada hot.
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, a rich and flavorful black bean stew cooked with a variety of meats. This "light" version adapts the traditional recipe to be healthier by using leaner meat cuts and specific preparation techniques that reduce fat content without compromising the authentic taste.
It is an excellent option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, perfect for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The process involves desalting the meats and slow-cooking the ingredients together until the perfect consistency is reached.
It is an excellent option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, perfect for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The process involves desalting the meats and slow-cooking the ingredients together until the perfect consistency is reached.
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