Brazilian recipe
Homemade Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Discover how to prepare a delicious, traditional Brazilian black-eyed peas, rich in flavor and perfect to accompany your meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 kg black-eyed peas (purple variety)
500g fresh bacon
500g smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander leaves and stems)
1 bunch cilantro (leaves only)
500g medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning (without chili) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
500g fresh bacon
500g smoked calabresa sausage
1 large onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander leaves and stems)
1 bunch cilantro (leaves only)
500g medium cassava flour
Complete Bahian seasoning (without chili) to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Bacon, calabresa sausage, onions, and fresh herbs can be found at most supermarkets and butcher shops.
Cassava flour is available in the international foods aisle of larger supermarkets or at specialty food stores.
Seasonings like Bahian spice blend, salt, and pepper are widely available in supermarkets.
Cassava flour is available in the international foods aisle of larger supermarkets or at specialty food stores.
Seasonings like Bahian spice blend, salt, and pepper are widely available in supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Cook the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker for approximately 9 minutes after it reaches pressure, or until tender
- While the peas are cooking, dice the fresh bacon into small cubes
- Chop the onion, fresh cilantro, and cilantro leaves
- 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 where the bacon was fried, fry the calabresa sausage and set aside
- In a large pan, add a little of the rendered bacon fat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped fresh cilantro and cilantro leaves 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 stir 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, stirring 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 or southern peas, 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 dining or special occasions.
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