Warm Your Soul with Brazilian Feijoada from Portland Chefs

by Haley James

694 Kcal

Protein 61g
Carbohydrates 40g
Fat 30g

Average cooking

140 min

A vibrant, always-evolving city, Portland, Oregan, is a unique unconventional place in the USA’s Pacific Northwest. As the name hints at, this is a port city, renowned not only for its extensive green areas and scenic views, but also for the sustainable cultural development and diverse culinary scene.

Along with the official name, Portland has collected numerous nicknames that reflect the city’s remarkable ‘achievements’. It’s often referred to as ‘the City of Roses’ for its famous rosarian enthusiasts, as ‘Bridgetown’ for multiple different bridges it boasts, or as ‘Beervana’ for the wide array of craft beers brewed in the city and throughout its area. There are more than 75 breweries and its pubs in Portland, not to mention countless coffee shops and food carts. Moreover, the city’s gastronomic landscape features fine dining with world-renowned chefs and excellent farm-to-table eateries. Among the latter ones are the Olympia Provisions chain restaurants. The place serves wonderful European-style dishes, all cooked only with locally-sourced meats and seasonal vegetables, under supervision of the talented chef, Katherine Roe. Her capable hands have created a number of palatable recipes and one of them is presented below.

Where to try

Olympia Provisions

#359 of 5175 restaurants in Portland , USA

Address: 107 SE Washington Street, Portland, Oregon, USA

There are numerous versions of the famous Brazilian dish, Feijoada, and this one, developed by the Olympia Provisions’ chef, features smoked ham hock and crispy bacon lardons.

Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Feijoada
The traditional Brazilian dish, Feijoada, maintains all the rich flavors and spices popular in Latin America. This delicious hearty stew is a savory filling meal, commonly made with several kinds of meat, black beans, garlic and onion, and preferably served with sliced oranges and rice. There are numerous versions of this famous recipe and this one, developed by the Olympia Provisions’ chef, features smoked ham hock and crispy bacon lardons. So, if you have all the ingredients, follow the easy cooking directions, and enjoy the famous comfort food, like real Brazilians do.

Cooking directions

Ingredients

200g of bacon lardons
1 smoked ham hock
650g of spicy chorizo sausages (cut into half moons)
680g of dried black beans
3 cups of chicken stock
1 yellow onion & 8 cloves of garlic
2 dried guajillo chiles
½ cup of olive oil
red wine vinegar & salt
For garnish:
1 sweet orange (cut in wedges)
Brazilian farofa
White rice
Sauteed cabbage

Step 1. Soak the beans in a large bowl of cold water overnight, or leave them to sit in hot boiling water, while you cook the rest of the stew.

Step 2. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan and add the bacon. Fry the lardons until slightly crispy, then add the chopped garlic and onion, stirring until soft and translucent, for about 4 minutes. Drain the soaked beans, add them to the bacon, and toast a little.

Step 3. Once the beans are hot to touch, pour the chicken stock into the saucepan and add the prepared chorizo sausages, ham hock, and dried guajillo chiles. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to a low simmer.

Step 4. When the beans are tender and the meat comes off the bone easily, turn off the heat and remove the chilies and hock bone. Season the stew with salt and red wine vinegar. Serve with rice, Brazilian farofa, sauteed cabbage, and fresh orange wedges. Bom apetite!

Portland is Oregan’s most notable and largest city. Its marvelous views, diverse cultural attractions, and lively atmosphere make it one of the most desirable places to live in. ‘The City of Roses’ regularly hosts various entertaining events and has a flourishing dining scene, which annually attracts flocks of tourists and potential residents. One of the best ways to get acquainted with the city’s cuisine is to visit Portland Saturday Market, held in the Old Town every weekend. There, you will have a unique opportunity to explore the local artists’ crafts and food creations. As you can see, Portland thrives and prospers and so do its restaurants.