The 2016 Olympic Games are about to begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And we are celebrating too – with feijoada, which is considered Brazil’s national dish.Feijoada is a delicious stew made with pork and black beans, served with rice and orange slices. This stew is traditionally served on Saturdays and is meant to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace with family and friends. Feijoada is slow-cooked for about 24 hours using pork (including ears, feet and tail) that add flavor to this dish. Here is an easy and tasty version of feijoada:Recipe: Feijoada in a JiffyPreparation time: 40-50 minutes | Number of servings: 2-3Ingredients:– 1 can black beans- 4 oz dry, cured chorizo- ½ lb. pork or beef ribs- 2 oz smoked bacon for flavor- 1 cup chicken stock- 1 onion, finely chopped- ½ tsp ground cumin- Salt and chili powder to taste- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced- 1 tbsp olive oil- 1 tbsp vinegarDirections:1. Heat a pan and fry the bacon until it is crispy. Remove from pan.2. Sear the ribs and chorizo with ½ tbsp. oil, and add salt and chili powder. Remove from pan.3. Add ½ tbsp. oil to the pan and sauté onion and garlic until mixture is golden brown.4. Add beans, stock, meat, cumin powder, salt and vinegar.5. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the stew comes together.6. Serve with rice and orange slices.So how about giving this Brazilian chili a try?References:1. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Celebrate-Brazil-with-Emerils-Feijoada-180951699/?no-ist2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feijoada3. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-foods-try-brazil
