aem wrote on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:05:42 -0800 (PST):

> On Dec 17, 9:31 pm, 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.

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All the feijoada recipes I've seen, and the dishes I've eaten in
Brazilian restaurants, feature many parts of the pig. I think a
meatless version would no longer be feijoada. But black beans are
terrific by themselves, so you might try the recipe at the Epicurious
link here. Omit the optional Italian sausage, and cut the red pepper
flakes in half to reduce spiciness. I'd keep all the rest of the
recipe.... -aem
<End quote>

Without the sausage, that looks like the Goya recipe I mentioned, tho'
cumin was replaced by oregano. Given my original reaction, I'd say that
the sausage was essential.

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James Silverton
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