When my young exchange student from Brazil was living with us, I recall that she would mention that she missed her mother's Feijoada. Feijoada translates to Bean Stew (roughly)as there is more to this stew than just beans. I became curious about this dish and asked her what what was normally put into it as I remembered my mother mentioning that in Portugal we had our own versions of Feijoada although they did not match the Brazilian type in any true fashion. Feijoada is very much Brazilian. It is so Brazilian in fact that it is referred to as the country's national dish. It is served at particular times of the day and
and is accompanied usually by particular side dishes. It is so cherished an icon in Brazilian cooking that it is often a main dish during festive occasions. Where did Feijoada come from? It's history is a mixture of Indian, African and Portuguese cultures and it's story is varied and interesting. We are going to explore the realm of Feijoada a little more closely in my next article. By the end of our exploration I will have several sites where you can go and try your hand at actually making a Feijoada for yourself. First of all we'll look at how it all came about and the ingredients that make a delicious Feijoada. Till next time. "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"
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