Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Discover how to prepare a delicious, traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas dish, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas (purple variety)
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 kg fresh bacon
1/2 kg smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 kg medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning without pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas, fresh bacon, calabresa sausage, onions, fresh parsley, cilantro, and cassava flour can be found in most supermarkets and local markets. Seasonings are typically available in the spice aisle of grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it starts to whistle, or until tender
- While the peas cook, dice the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Chop the onion, fresh parsley, and cilantro
- Cut the calabresa sausage into slices or cubes
- In a separate pan, fry the bacon until golden brown and set aside
- In the same pan used to fry the bacon, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
- In a large pan, add a little of the rendered fat from frying the bacon
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro and sauté for another minute
- Add the Bahian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas and add them to the pan with the sautéed seasonings
- Gently mix to incorporate the seasonings into the peas
- Add the fried bacon and fried calabresa sausage to the pan with the peas
- Gradually add the cassava flour, mixing constantly, until a firm and homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve the black-eyed peas hot
Observations
Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a versatile and very popular ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the Northeast. This recipe features homemade and flavorful black-eyed peas, combined with bacon, calabresa sausage, and cassava flour, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish. It's a fantastic option for those looking for a complete and comforting meal, ideal for everyday or special occasions.
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