Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baiao de Dois (Baião de dois)
Discover how to prepare an authentic Baiao de Dois, a classic, flavor-rich dish representing the heart of regional cooking.
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Ingredients
2.5 liters of cold water
500 g of green beans (feijão verde)
2 meat bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
2 1/2 cups of white rice
150 g of queijo coalho, thinly sliced
500 g of green beans (feijão verde)
2 meat bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
2 1/2 cups of white rice
150 g of queijo coalho, thinly sliced
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets or specialized butchers. For the queijo coalho, if unavailable, a firm halloumi or paneer can serve as a substitute, and chorizo may be used as a substitute for the paio sausage.
Preparation method
- Soak the green beans in water overnight.
- The next day, drain the beans and cook them in a pot with 2.5 liters of cold water and the bouillon cubes.
- Cover the pot and cook over low heat for approximately 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a separate pot.
- Brown the sliced paio, grated onion, and crushed garlic in the oil.
- Add the washed and drained rice and the chopped cilantro to the sauté, cooking for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked beans with their cooking liquid into the rice mixture.
- Mix all ingredients, cover the pot, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the mixture is moist and creamy.
- Arrange the thin slices of queijo coalho over the top of the rice.
- Cover the pot again and let the steam melt the cheese for a few minutes.
- Serve the Baiao de Dois hot, accompanied by fried or roasted carne-de-sol, if desired.
Observations
Baiao de Dois is an iconic dish from Brazilian cuisine, highly cherished in the Northeast and North regions. It is a hearty blend of rice and beans, enriched with ingredients like paio sausage, queijo coalho, and aromatic herbs, resulting in a complete and comforting meal. Its preparation is straightforward, making it perfect for both daily dinners and special gatherings.
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