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Arroz e feijão
Soak beans, simmer with onion, a little garlic and bay until creamy, 1–1.5 hours. Salt late.
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How long does Arroz e feijão take?
9 hr 45 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr 30 min cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Black beans → Pinto or brown beans. Regional, still the plate.
Any tips from this recipe?
A spoon of the bean broth in the rice pot is a house trick. Carioca (brown) beans if that is your city.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.