Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade light feijoada (Feijoada light)
Enjoy a delicious, lighter take on the classic Brazilian black bean stew. This simple recipe uses leaner cuts of meat while keeping all the authentic flavors you love.
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Ingredients
150g dried black beans
100g frozen pork loin
150g salted pork loin
100g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh chopped herbs (cheiro verde) to taste
1 tbsp light margarine
100g frozen pork loin
150g salted pork loin
100g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh chopped herbs (cheiro verde) to taste
1 tbsp light margarine
Where to find ingredients
You can find dried black beans and lean beef cuts at local markets like Nakasero or Owino, or in the international aisles of supermarkets in Kampala. Salted pork and dried beef are available at specialized butchers or major supermarket deli sections. Use high-quality local onions, garlic, and fresh herbs from any fresh produce stall.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing it several times to remove excess salt.
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the liquid.
- Repeat the boiling process until the meats reach your preferred saltiness.
- Boil the meats in fresh water again. If the water looks oily, refrigerate or freeze it; once the fat solidifies on the surface, you can easily skim it off with a spoon.
- Reserve this cooking water to use as the base for the beans.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, simmer the black beans together with the desalted meats and bay leaves until everything is tender.
- While the beans are simmering, prepare the base in a non-stick frying pan using the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one additional minute.
- Mix the chopped fresh herbs into the sautéed base.
- Pour the sautéed mixture into the pot with the beans and meat.
- Taste the stew and adjust the salt levels if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada while hot.
Observations
Feijoada stands as one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, a rich and hearty stew typically prepared with black beans and an array of meats. This 'light' version adapts the traditional method to be more balanced, utilizing leaner meat cuts and specific techniques to reduce fat content without sacrificing the dish’s characteristic depth of flavor.
It makes for a fantastic option if you are craving this comforting Brazilian classic but want a slightly healthier alternative—perfect for a relaxed weekend lunch or a soul-warming home-cooked meal. The process centers on properly soaking the preserved meats to remove excess salt and slow-cooking the components together until they reach a tender, velvety consistency.
It makes for a fantastic option if you are craving this comforting Brazilian classic but want a slightly healthier alternative—perfect for a relaxed weekend lunch or a soul-warming home-cooked meal. The process centers on properly soaking the preserved meats to remove excess salt and slow-cooking the components together until they reach a tender, velvety consistency.
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