Simple but delectable Feijoada

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Feijoada is a flavoursome bean stew originated from Portugal and Brazil – it is considered the national dish of Brazil.

A true Brazilian feijoada recipe includes a ham hock in the stew to give it a great meaty flavour but we’re not that fancy here haha.

Feijoada is a great side dish and complement to rice, vegetables and grilled meats, and even slices of oranges (that helps in digestion). But hey – eat it however you want and with whatever you want! You can add other vegetables into the stew for a melting pot of flavour and taste.

It is best to use dry beans and cook them but who has hours to cook them? (well, unless you use a pressure cooker – done in 20 minutes!)

Beans:

Beans are nutritious, high in protein, fibre, antioxidants, help with stabilising blood sugar levels, and contains important minerals like iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

(Serves 2; Scale accordingly for less or more servings)

• 1 ~400g (14oz) can of cooked black beans
• 1 small onion or 1 half of a regular onion, finely diced and sliced
• 2-4 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
• 1T of Vegetable oil (Any kind – Sunflower, canola, olive, etc)
• 1/4 t of coriander powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Optionals:

• 1-2 chopped chorizo sausages.
• Stock powder such as vegetable or beef for added flavour.
• 1-2 bay leaves.
• Fresh coriander/cilantro, chopped; as a garnish on top.
• Orange slices to serve along aside it.

1. Place a small pot on a stovetop and put the temperature on high-medium heat.
2. Add oil.
3. When the pot and oil is heated, add the onions and garlic (You can also add the chopped chorizo here). Saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Once the onions have softened, add the beans, salt, and pepper.
5. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of water to the mix (You can sprinkle some stock powder in at this point).
6. Stir the mixture and bring the pot to a simmer on a medium-low heat for a 2-3 minutes.
7. Using a strong spoon, mash some beans against the side of the pot and stir to thicken the stew. Feel free to add water if you feel the stew needs it.
8. Once the stew is at your ideal thickness after a few minutes of cooking, turn off the stovetop and remove the pot.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Serve with your favourite main, vegetables and/or meat.
11. Enjoy!

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