Brazilian recipe
Home-style String Bean Stew (Feijão de corda)
Discover how to prepare a traditional Brazilian cowpea dish, packed with flavor and hearty ingredients for a comforting, authentic meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg string beans (purple variety)
1/2 kg fresh salt pork
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch green onions and parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 kg medium-grind cassava flour
Complete 'baiano' seasoning blend without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 kg fresh salt pork
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch green onions and parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 kg medium-grind cassava flour
Complete 'baiano' seasoning blend without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients in local butcher shops for the pork and sausage, and general supermarkets for the beans, herbs, and cassava flour. As a substitute for 'calabresa', a high-quality smoked pork sausage may be used; for 'tempero baiano', use a mild blend of cumin, oregano, and turmeric.
Preparation method
- Cook the string beans in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after reaching pressure, or until tender.
- While the beans are cooking, dice the fresh salt pork into small cubes.
- Finely chop the onion, green onions, parsley, and cilantro.
- Cut the smoked calabresa sausage into rounds or cubes.
- In a separate pan, fry the salt pork until golden brown and set aside.
- In the same pan used to fry the salt pork, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside.
- In a large pot, add a small amount of the rendered fat from the fried salt pork.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the chopped green onions, parsley, and cilantro, sautéing for another minute.
- Add the 'baiano' seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well.
- Drain the cooked beans and add them to the pot with the sautéed seasonings.
- Stir gently to incorporate the seasonings into the beans.
- Add the fried salt pork and fried calabresa sausage to the pot with the beans.
- Gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly until a firm and homogeneous consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
- Serve the string bean stew while hot.
Observations
The 'feijão de corda', also known as 'feijão fradinho' or cowpea, is a versatile and highly popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially throughout the Northeast region. This recipe features the beans prepared in a savory, home-style manner, combined with salt pork (toucinho), smoked calabresa sausage, and toasted cassava flour, resulting in a substantial and aromatic dish. It is a fantastic option for those seeking a complete and comforting meal, perfect for both everyday dining and special occasions.
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