cookware
- saucier
- masher
- spatula
1 | Warm the coconut oil over medium heat in a medium saucier. If using bacon, add once the oil is hot. |
2 | Add the garlic and stir until very lightly browned. |
3 | Add about a quarter of the beans and smash them directly in the saucier. Then add the rest of the beans and stir to combine. Season with a pinch of salt. |
4 | Add the water. Once the beans start to bubble, drop the heat to low and simmer uncovered. Stir every 5 minutes or so with a spatula until the beans thicken. They should be thick like a stew and slightly runny. If they end up looking dry and too thick, stir in a few spoonfuls of water and simmer to desired consistency. |
5 | Top with green onions right before serving. |
source: adapted from Authentic Brazilian Cuisine
notes
We use a saucier in this recipe since the curved edges on the bottom help with evaporation and reduction.