This baked Baião de Dois recipe is a fantastic choice for a hearty family Sunday lunch. It’s a true explosion of flavors that is guaranteed to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients for the baked Baião de Dois:
- 2 tablespoons butter;
- 2 cloves garlic, minced;
- 1 yellow onion, diced;
- 1/2 cup desalted, cooked, and shredded beef jerky (carne-seca);
- 7 oz (approx. 200g) bacon, diced;
- 1 1/2 cups cooked cowpea (feijão-de-corda) beans;
- 1 cup reserved bean cooking liquid (or beef broth);
- Salt and “Tempero Baiano” (or black pepper and oregano mix) to taste;
- 3 cups cooked white rice;
- 1/2 cup Queijo Coalho (or halloumi/paneer), cubed;
- Fresh parsley and scallions, chopped, for garnish.
How to make baked Baião de Dois:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the shredded beef jerky and bacon, and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked beans and the bean liquid. Season with Tempero Baiano. Be careful with adding extra salt, as the beef jerky is already quite salty—taste before adjusting.
- Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until well combined, then transfer the mixture to a medium-sized baking dish.
- Top with the cubed Queijo Coalho. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and scallions if desired, and serve warm.
- Your delicious Baião de Dois is ready! Gather the family and enjoy this authentic Brazilian comfort food.
What is the origin of Baião de Dois?
Baião de Dois is a traditional dish from the Northeast and parts of Northern Brazil, such as Rondônia, Acre, Amazonas, and Pará. It is a savory mixture of rice and beans, typically using cowpea beans (feijão-de-corda). Adding Queijo Coalho is a common and delicious touch. While not traditionally made with beef jerky in Ceará, variations exist throughout the country. In Paraíba and Pernambuco, a similar version known as “rubacão” is highly appreciated in the Sertão region. (Source: Wikipedia)
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