Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade light feijoada (Feijoada light)
Whip up a delicious Brazilian feijoada with less fat. This simple, traditional recipe uses lean cuts of meat to deliver the authentic flavor you love.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean carne seca (cured beef)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh chopped parsley and spring onions (cheiro-verde) to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean carne seca (cured beef)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh chopped parsley and spring onions (cheiro-verde) to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
You can find black beans, fresh onions, garlic, and herbs at local markets in Port Vila or major supermarkets. For the specific Brazilian cuts, such as carne seca, check the imported goods or specialty meat sections in local grocery stores. If unavailable, lean beef brisket is a suitable substitute for the carne seca.
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 liquid.
- Repeat the boiling process, discarding the water each time until the meat reaches the desired salt level.
- Boil the meats again in fresh water. If the water appears greasy, place it in the freezer or fridge; remove the solidified fat from the surface with a spoon.
- Use this flavorful poaching liquid to cook the beans.
- In a large pot, cook the black beans with the desalinated meats and bay leaves until both the beans and meats are tender.
- While the beans are simmering, prepare the base 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 another minute.
- Stir the chopped cheiro-verde into the mixture.
- Add this sautéed mixture into the pot of beans.
- Taste and adjust the salt level if necessary.
- Serve the feijoada while steaming hot.
Observations
Feijoada stands as one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, known as a rich and savory black bean stew packed with a variety of meats. This 'light' version adapts the traditional method to be more balanced, opting for lean cuts and specific techniques to reduce fat content without sacrificing any of its characteristic depth of flavor.
It is an excellent choice for those wanting to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, making it ideal for a weekend lunch or a soul-warming comfort meal. The preparation process involves desalinating the meats and slow-cooking the ingredients together until the perfect, thick consistency is achieved.
It is an excellent choice for those wanting to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, making it ideal for a weekend lunch or a soul-warming comfort meal. The preparation process involves desalinating the meats and slow-cooking the ingredients together until the perfect, thick consistency is achieved.
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