Welcome to Hungry Nati! Let's cook Brazilian food!

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage is leaner and often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and often cheaper.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse beans; place in a large pot with fresh water.

Add pork shoulder, beef, and smoked sausage to the pot.

Stir in bay leaves, garlic, onion, and seasoning.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until beans are tender.

Remove meat, shred, and return to pot.

Serve with rice and collard greens on the side.

For Pão de Queijo, mix tapioca flour with cheese and eggs.

Knead dough and shape into balls; bake until golden.

For Brigadeiro, mix condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a pan.

Cook until thick, then roll into balls and coat in chocolate sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

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