White Bean Stew with Cod (Feijoada de Bacalhau) Recipe

Name: White Bean Stew with Cod (Feijoada de Bacalhau) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 700 g (1.5 lbs) Cod fillets/steaks; 1 Onion; 3 Garlic cloves; 1 Bay leaf; 60 ml (4 tbsp) Olive oil; 115 g (4 oz) Chouriço sausage; 2 Carrots; 500 ml (2 cups) Bean cooking liquid or water; 400 g (14 oz) Canned peeled tomatoes; 3 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 Bunch of cilantro; 1 Chili pepper (piri-piri); 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Cooked white beans; Salt and black pepper to taste

Savor this authentic Cod and Bean Stew Recipe. Our Portuguese feijoada de bacalhau features tender white beans and salted cod in a rich tomato and chouriço base.

55 min 6 servings Easy Prep time 20 min Cooking Time 35 min

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Ingredients

700 g (1.5 lbs) Cod fillets/steaks1 Onion3 Garlic cloves1 Bay leaf60 ml (4 tbsp) Olive oil115 g (4 oz) Chouriço sausage2 Carrots500 ml (2 cups) Bean cooking liquid or water400 g (14 oz) Canned peeled tomatoes3 tbsp Tomato paste1 Bunch of cilantro1 Chili pepper (piri-piri)1 kg (2.2 lbs) Cooked white beansSalt and black pepper to taste

Equipment:

Large pot or Dutch ovenChef's knifeCutting boardWooden spoon or spatulaMeasuring cups and spoonsCan openerKitchen twine (for cilantro bunch)

Directions

Place a pot over heat with the olive oil and add the chopped onion once hot to sauté slightly before adding minced garlic and the bay leaf.
Add the carrots and chouriço cut into rounds and allow them to cook for several minutes to release the smoky oils.
Add the chopped peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, the tied bunch of cilantro, the chopped chili pepper, and 400 ml (1.7 cups) of water then season with salt and pepper.
Simmer the base until the carrots are tender and the flavors have fully melded.
Cut the cod into uniform cubes.
Add the white beans and cod to the pot, adding the remaining broth or water if needed and adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until the cod is opaque and flakes easily then remove from heat and adjust seasonings.
Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh chopped cilantro for a vibrant finish.

Tip: Thicken the broth by mashing about 5 tablespoons of the beans with a fork before they finish cooking to create a creamy consistency.

Adapted by a Recipe by: Pagina Receitas