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Carne Seca com Abóbora

Cultural Context

Carne Seca com Abóbora is a traditional Brazilian dish that showcases the country's love for hearty, rustic flavors. Originating from the Northeast region, it combines the preserved meat known as carne seca with the sweetness of pumpkin, creating a comforting meal often enjoyed during family gatherings. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Brazilian cuisine, utilizing ingredients that are both accessible and flavorful. In modern times, variations can be found across Brazil, with some adding spices or different vegetables to enhance the dish.

BrazilianBRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb carne seca
2 cups abóbora cabotiã (cubed)
1 medium cebola (chopped)
1/4 cup cebolinha (chopped)
2 tablespoons manteiga
2 tablespoons azeite
1 teaspoon pimenta (black pepper)
3 cloves alho (minced)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

carne seca

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef provides a similar texture with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini is more affordable and has a similar texture.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a different but pleasant flavor.

1

Cortar a carne seca em fatias.

2

Cortar a abóbora cabotiã em pedaços.

3

Cortar as cebolas em cubos grandes.

4

Fatiar a cebolinha.

5

Derreter 3 pedaços de manteiga em uma panela.

6

Adicionar um pouco de azeite à manteiga.

7

Dourar a abóbora cabotiã na mistura de manteiga e azeite até ficar com aparência dourada.

8

Retirar a abóbora da panela, tomando cuidado para não amolecer demais.

9

Adicionar mais manteiga e azeite na panela.

10

Dourar as cebolas até ficarem transparentes.

11

Adicionar a carne seca cozida na panela para dourar.

12

Abrir um espaço no meio da panela e adicionar o alho picado.

13

Cozinhar o alho rapidamente por 30 segundos.

14

Adicionar a carne seca e as cebolas de volta à panela.

15

Misturar tudo e adicionar uma boa quantidade de cebolinha, reservando um pouco para decorar.

16

Desligar o fogo e servir, decorando com cebolinha por cima.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Dried Meat with Pumpkin

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