brazilian black beans

1. 1

   rinse and soak beans overnight with several inches of water.

2. 2

   discard the soaking liquid and add beans, 2 bay leafs and bacon rind (if use it) in a heavy bottomed pot with 1l of water.

3. 3

   in high heat bring beans to a boil.

4. 4

   reduce to low to a simmer and cook until the beans are soft

5. 5

   in a pan, add the oil, the other bay leaf and saute onions until soft without color.

6. 6

   add tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.

7. 7

   add the garlic and saute until fragrant.

8. 8

   add the beans and the liquid and cook for some more minutes, until liquid has thickned a bit

9. 9

   add the whole coriender springs and cook for 2 minutes more.

10. 10

    turn of the heat, discard coriender, bay leaf and bacon rind and add salt and pepper to taste

11. 11

    *tomatoes aren't tradicional in brazilian preparation, but I think it works great, anyway*

12. 12

    *serve with cooked rice, steak and french fries for a very tradicional and loved brazilian meal*

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.