Baião de Dois

Name: Baião de Dois
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 oz bacon, chopped; 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans red beans (canned), drained and rinsed; 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1.5 cups white rice (long-grain); 3 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional), chopped

Creamy corn and bean rice dish from northeastern Brazil. A simple, comforting side of rice, red beans, and corn cooked together with onions and bacon.

50 minEasyServes 6310 cal/serving

BrazilianSideStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

4 oz bacon, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans red beans (canned), drained and rinsed
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1.5 cups white rice (long-grain)
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional), chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook 4 oz chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot.
2

Add 1/2 finely diced yellow onion to the pot and sauté 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3

Stir in 1.5 cups white rice (long-grain) and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly translucent at edges.
4

Pour in 3 cups beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5

Add 2 cans drained and rinsed red beans (canned), 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 2 tbsp butter, cooked bacon, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Stir gently and cook uncovered 5 more minutes until vegetables are heated through. Do not overstir, as this breaks the rice.
7

Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8

Fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) if desired.

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Questions

What is Baião de Dois?

Creamy corn and bean rice dish from northeastern Brazil. A simple, comforting side of rice, red beans, and corn cooked together with onions and bacon. This reference files it under Brazilian side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Baião de Dois?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed."

How do I know when Baião de Dois is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Step 6: cook until vegetables are heated through.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Baião de Dois?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Baião de Dois uses 4 oz bacon, chopped.

How long does Baião de Dois keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Baião de Dois within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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