Feijoada branca¶
Brazilian style white bean stew
Source: Silvana Tinelli [6]
Ingredients¶
Pork, cut into small pieces, and optionally a combination of fatty or bony parts, chouriço, or bacon for flavor.
Steps¶
If using dried beans, pre-soak them overnight, then boil in lightly salted water until al dente. Depending on the type of beans, usually 45 minutes.
Sweat diced onion in olive oil for a few minutes, then add minced garlic. Optionally, also some sliced chilly pepper. Throw in the pork and turn the heat to high, until all grey. Add a bit of tomato paste and/or the diced tomato, continue frying, then de-glaze with water or stock.
Season it with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and a whole chunk of star anise that you must fish-out later. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the beans back, and continue simmering until the bean texture is up to your liking. Splash a bit of vinegar at the end.
Tip
The liquid will thicken substancially when you take it off the heat.
Serve with white rice.