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Feijoada recipe
A hearty stew that warms the soul with every bite.
Ingredients
- 400 g black beans
- 500 g pork shoulder
- 200 g chorizo sausage
- 1 unit onion
- 4 unit garlic
- 2 unit bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1000 ml water
How to make Feijoada
- Soak 500 g of black beans in water overnight. After soaking, drain the beans and set aside for use.
- Chop 1 onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Measure 500 g of diced pork shoulder and 200 g of chorizo sausage.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to heat up.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until it becomes aromatic.
- Add the diced pork shoulder and chorizo. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Stir in the drained black beans, 1 liter of water, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the beans are soft, remove bay leaves. Serve the feijoada hot with rice or crusty bread.
What is Feijoada?
Feijoada is a traditional dish from Sao Tome and Principe. It takes about 180 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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