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None of the recipes I learned in Brazil had recipes.
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It was more of an approximation.
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Everything can be adjusted to meet the needs/tastes of your family.
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Begin with the rice:
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Using the instructions on the box, measure how much rice you want for your family.
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In a saute pan, melt 2 TB butter (more, if youre doing a lot of rice.)
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Add garlic and dry white Minute Rice.
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Saute until rice is golden brown.
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This imparts a really nice nutty flavor to the rice.
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Then cook according to Minute Rice directions.
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Meanwhile, in another sauce pan, brown and render the fat from the sausage you are using.
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I use a smoked sausage or kielbasa.
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You may want to add more butter to the pan to help it cook up a little faster and stick less, although the little sticky bits are the best.
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If your family likes small pieces of pork throughout, slice the sausage and then cut each slice into halves or quarters.
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Thats what we do.
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When the sausage is nice and browned, developing a sweet flavor, and you have a good amount of pork fat in the pan, add your black beans (dont drain or rinse).
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Now, the lady who taught me didnt believe in draining the fat off, so we dont either.
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The flavor is about 1000 times better undrained, but you could drain the fat to make it healthier, if you insist.
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Or you could just control your portion size and enjoy your food, gosh darn it.
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Heat the bean/meat mixture thoroughly.
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You can add salt if you feel it needs it, but the sausage usually provides enough salt.
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You can also add more garlic, which we do.
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Serve beans over rice, with a nice piece of crusty bread and a good glass of Guarana!
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Enjoy!
