Prof Wonmug wrote:
> I lived in Brazil (Porto Alegre) way back in the 60s. That was gaucho
> country. At a churrasco, they served a side dish made with black beans
> and some meat called feijoada. It was often served over rice.
>
> I have tried a couple of recipes off the Internet, but was
> disappointed. Usually it was too spicy. The feijoada I remember was
> much milder.
>
> I'd be happy with a meatless version.
>
> Does anyone know of a gaucho recipe for feijoada?
>

Most of the restaurants only serve it once a week. I had this in one of
those buffets that I called "weigh and pay", they weigh the food then
give you a ticket. In US money it was around $1.50. Mine was not spicy,
they probably held back on the cayenne.


You can check out the recipes he
http://www.brazzil.com/p24nov96.htm If you try a recipe and you like
it, please post it here.


Becca