Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baião de Dois (Baião de dois)
Learn how to prepare a classic Baião de Dois, a flavorful and comforting Brazilian rice and beans staple, perfect for hearty family meals.
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Ingredients
2.5 litres cold water
500 g green beans (feijão verde)
2 beef stock cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
2 and 1/2 cups white rice
150 g queijo coalho, thinly sliced
500 g green beans (feijão verde)
2 beef stock cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
2 and 1/2 cups white rice
150 g queijo coalho, thinly sliced
Where to find ingredients
Find standard pantry items at major local supermarkets. For specific items: purchase feijão verde, paio sausage, and queijo coalho at Latin American specialty shops or dedicated international butchers. As a substitute for queijo coalho, use halloumi cheese if needed.
Preparation method
- Soak the green beans in water overnight.
- The next day, drain the beans and cook them in a pot with 2.5 litres of cold water and the beef stock cubes.
- Cover the pot and simmer 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 paio sausage, grated onion, and crushed garlic in the oil.
- Add the washed and drained rice and chopped coriander to the sauté, and cook for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked beans and their cooking liquid with the rice mixture.
- Stir all ingredients together, cover the pot, and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the mixture is moist and creamy.
- Arrange the slices of queijo coalho over the rice.
- Cover the pot again and let the steam melt the cheese for a few minutes.
- Serve the Baião de Dois hot, optionally accompanied by fried or roasted carne-de-sol.
Observations
Baião de Dois is an iconic dish of Brazilian cuisine, particularly celebrated in the Northeast and North regions. It consists of a savory fusion 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 an excellent choice for both everyday cooking and special gatherings.
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