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Beans are a staple part of a
Portuguese diet and there are hundreds of variations of this recipe.
Beans are a common accompaniment in most dishes in Portugal. However
they can also be the main ingredient in many, heart
warming winter dishes.
Feijão a Portuguesa is a
typical recipe for the winter and is easy to make,
filling and will keep even the coldest of chills at bay.
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Feijão a
Portuguesa- The recipe |
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Ingredients
1lb navy
beans or substitute Azuki beans
2 smoked ham hocks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 fourth to 1 half lb of smoked bacon, diced
1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 can tomato paste
1 half tsp ground cumin
1 fourth tsp all-spice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper1/2 cup
un-sifted all purpose flour |
Preparation
Rinse the beans in cold water, and then
soak overnight in water, keep the water
level above the beans for efficient
absorption.
Once this has been done you are ready to
cook. Put your beans in a big pot and
add water to top level of beans, add the
tomato paste, spices and the ham hocks,
and set stovetop to low heat.
In a separate pan heat olive oil, and
add bacon, onions and garlic. cook until
slightly browned, and then add to beans.
let your beans cook on low heat for
about 4 hours, keeping the water level
topped and stirring occasionally. Then
serve.
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