Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Feijoada (fay-ZHWAH-dah) is Brazil's most famous national dish. Ingredients:
2 lbs dried black beans |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
4 cups onions, chopped |
3/4 lb turkey polish kielbasa or 3/4 lb turkey polish kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
2 teaspoons cumin, ground |
6 cups water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven.
2. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
4. Drain beans; set aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
5. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion, kielbasa, and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until onion is tender.
6. Add cumin, and saute 1 minute. Return beans to pan.
7. Add water and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil.
8. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 10 minutes or until beans are tender; remove bay leaf.
9. Stir in vinegar and hot sauce.
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