As a Portuguese woman living in the US, I often find myself craving the delicious flavors of my homeland. One dish that I particularly miss is Feijoada Transmontana, a hearty stew made with beans, pork, and vegetables. It’s a traditional dish from the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal, and it’s the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.
I’ve been trying to recreate this dish in my own kitchen, but I’ve found that it can be challenging to find all of the traditional Portuguese ingredients here in the US. But that hasn’t stopped me from trying! With a little bit of creativity and some substitutions, I’ve been able to make a version of Feijoada Transmontana that comes pretty close to the real thing.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with this dish, let me tell you a little bit about it. Feijoada Transmontana is made with red beans, pork ribs, pig’s trotter, fresh bacon, meat sausage, blood sausage, onions, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, white wine, peeled tomatoes, carrots, and Portuguese cabbage. It’s a rich and flavorful stew that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.
One of the challenges I’ve faced in trying to recreate this dish is finding the right types of sausage. In Portugal, we use a specific type of meat sausage and blood sausage that can be hard to find here in the US. But I’ve found that you can use other types of sausage as substitutes. For example, you could use Spanish chorizo or Italian sausage in place of the meat sausage.
Another challenge is finding Portuguese cabbage. This is a specific type of cabbage that’s commonly used in Portuguese cooking. If you can’t find it at your local grocery store, you could use another type of cabbage or even kale as a substitute.
Despite these challenges, I’ve been able to make a delicious version of Feijoada Transmontana that satisfies my cravings for this traditional Portuguese dish. It may not be exactly the same as what you would find in Portugal, but it’s pretty close! And most importantly, it’s delicious.
In this blog post, I’ll share my recipe for Feijoada Transmontana with you. I’ll also give you some tips on how to find the right ingredients and make substitutions if necessary. I hope this post will inspire you to try making this delicious stew at home!
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