feijoada

The feijoada is considered the national dish of Brazil. No Brazilian restaurant where this specialty is not among the main menu options. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, feijoada is a stew based on black beans (feijoão preto) cooked with meat and served with rice. It is customary to eat feijoada on Wednesdays or Saturdays.

You can bring the traditional Brazilian flavor to your table, preparing feijoada as we explain below.

Ingredients:

• 800 grams of black beans (beans)
• 300 grams of smoked bacon
• 350 grams of beef jerky
• 350 grams of pork ribs
• 150 grams of smoked sausage
• 2 large onions chopped
• 5 tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup rice
• black pepper and salt to taste