Feijão de Corda com Mocotó / Receita do Nordeste

mocotó

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Chicken feet are lower in calories and cheaper than mocotó.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

Turn on the pan and add oil for sautéing.

Add the chopped red onions and sauté until translucent.

Add the garlic and bell pepper to the pan.

Add the mocotó to sauté a little with the onions and garlic.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and a shallow spoon of paprika.

Add the common beans directly to the pan without soaking them.

Pour in about 2 liters of water to cover the ingredients.

Cook for 30 minutes, then open the pan and add another liter of water.

Cook for an additional 20 minutes, totaling 50 minutes of cooking time.

If the mocotó is harder, it is advised to cook it in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes before adding the beans.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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