Brazilian recipe
Light Homemade Feijoada (Feijoada light)
Enjoy a lighter take on feijoada with lean cuts, black beans and full flavour in a comforting, easy-to-make stew.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen loin
150 g salted loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Chopped fresh spring onions and coriander to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
100 g frozen loin
150 g salted loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Chopped fresh spring onions and coriander to taste
1 tbsp unsalted light margarine
Where to find ingredients
Look for black beans, beef, and herbs at local supermarkets, butchery counters, and fresh produce stalls; ask the deli or meat section for lean cuts. If needed, use unsalted margarine as a substitute for light margarine.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water the day before.
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing the water several times.
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the water.
- Repeat the boil-and-drain process until the meats are less salty.
- Boil the meats again in clean water. If the water becomes greasy, place it in the freezer or fridge; the hardened fat on the surface can be removed with a spoon.
- Use this cooking liquid to cook the beans.
- In a pot, cook the black beans with the desalted meats and the bay leaves until the beans and meats are tender.
- While the beans cook, prepare a sauté in a non-stick frying pan with the light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir the chopped spring onions and coriander into the sauté.
- Add this sauté to the bean pot.
- Check the salt and adjust if needed.
- Serve the feijoada hot.
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cooking: a hearty, flavourful stew of black beans with a variety of meats. This light version adapts the traditional recipe to make it a little lighter, using lean cuts and techniques that reduce the fat content without losing its distinctive taste.
It is a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy this classic in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The method involves soaking the meats to remove excess salt and cooking everything together until the stew reaches the perfect consistency.
It is a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy this classic in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The method involves soaking the meats to remove excess salt and cooking everything together until the stew reaches the perfect consistency.
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