Brazilian Baião-de-Dois Recipe
Baião-de-dois originates from Northern Brazil, specifically the state of Ceará. Its name translates to "a baião dance for two," inspired by a popular song associated with the dish’s creation.The simplicity of its ingredients reflects its origins: during times of drought and scarcity, the people of Ceará combined basic staples and leftovers to create a nourishing and filling meal. Over the years, the recipe has evolved across Brazil and through generations. Baião-de-dois is traditionally made with pan-fried onions, bacon, white rice, and black-eyed peas.
Ingredients
- Black-eyed peas (fresh or frozen) – 16 oz. (about 8 cups)
- Vegetable Oil – 2 tbsp
- Bacon, chopped – ½ cup, 8 pieces
- White onion, chopped – 1
- Garlic, minced – 4 cloves
- Cilantro, chopped- ½ cup
- Cilantro, chopped – 1 tsp
- Rice, prepared – 2 cups
- Stock, chicken or vegetable – 1 ½ cup
- MAGGI® Seasoning and Bean Flavor – 2 envelopes
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Mozzarella – 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare your black eyes peas according to the directions on the package.
- Prepare your bacon by sauteing it in a skillet until brown, about 4-5 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
- In a medium or large pan, heat your vegetable oil or reuse bacon grease. Add garlic and onion, and sautee until aromatic.
- Add in chopped bacon, rice, and cilantro, sauteing for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add in prepared beans, stock, MAGGI seasoning packets, and salt.
- Put heat to low and cover the pan.
- Cook on low for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and fluffy.
- Cut mozzarella into small, 1 cm cubes while the dish is simmering. Once it is ready to serve, turn off the heat and add chopped mozzarella to the pan. The heat in the rice should melt the mozzarella into the Baião-de-dois.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 757mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g
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