yunggunna
Culinary Explorer
Oi, food enthusiasts! Get ready to experience the rich and hearty flavors of Brazil with this Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada. This fusion dish is a celebration of Brazilian cuisine, featuring a savory black bean stew loaded with smoked sausage, bacon, and tender pork, served alongside rice, collard greens, and tangy orange slices. With its bold flavors and comforting textures, each spoonful is a taste of the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Let's dive in and elevate your dinner table with this delicious fusion creation!
Ingredients:
For the Feijoada:
Ingredients:
For the Feijoada:
- 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 ounces bacon, diced
- 1 pound pork shoulder or pork ribs, cut into chunks
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked white rice
- Steamed collard greens, sliced
- Orange slices
- Drain and rinse the soaked black beans. In a large pot, cover the beans with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and diced bacon to the skillet, and cook until they are browned and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked sausage and bacon to the pot with the black beans, along with the chunks of pork shoulder or ribs.
- Add bay leaves to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Continue to simmer the feijoada, uncovered, for another 30-45 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the stew has thickened slightly.
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard.
- To serve, ladle the feijoada into bowls and serve alongside cooked white rice, steamed collard greens, and orange slices.
- Enjoy your Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada, a delicious fusion of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro with every bite!