Brazilian recipe
Black Beans with Bacon and Cumin
These black beans with smoky bacon and a hint of cumin are a comforting Brazilian classic, offering deep, savory flavors in a simple, hearty dish.
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Ingredients
1 cup black beans
6 cups water (divided for soaking and cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup diced bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 cups water (divided for soaking and cooking)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup diced bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black beans, fresh produce (onion, garlic), and bacon can be found in the dry goods and refrigerated sections of any major local grocery store. Spices like cumin and bay leaves are available in the spice aisle.
Preparation method
- Rinse the beans under running water in a sieve
- Remove any impurities or damaged grains
- Place the beans in a bowl and add 3 cups of water
- Discard any beans that float to the surface
- Cover the bowl with a plate and let soak for 12 hours
- Change the soaking water at least once during this time
- Drain the beans and discard the soaking water
- Place the beans in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of fresh water and the bay leaf
- Seal the lid and place over high heat
- Once the cooker reaches pressure and begins to whistle
- Lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes
- Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
- Heat a medium pan over medium heat
- Add the olive oil and the bacon
- Sauté for 2 minutes until lightly browned
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt
- Sauté for about 3 minutes until soft
- Add the garlic and cumin
- Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add one ladle of the cooked beans with broth into the pan
- Mash the beans with a spatula to create a puree that will thicken the sauce
- Pour in the remaining cooked beans and broth
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cook for 10 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached
- Serve hot
Observations
The secret to perfect beans is soaking, which aids digestion and shortens cooking time. Sautéing the bacon with cumin creates a special aromatic depth, resulting in a rich, thick, and delicious broth.
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