Arroz e Feijão

Rice and Bean Dishes

Appears in
Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

By Olivia Mesquita

Published 2023

  • About
Rice and beans are the heart and soul of Brazilian cuisine! Not a single day goes by without one (or both) of them making an appearance at lunch or dinner tables all over Brazil. We even have a never-ending national quarrel: Should the beans be served alongside or on top of the rice? As long as you don’t answer “under the rice”, you will definitely find people on your side, as we are pretty much divided as a nation on this matter!

In this chapter, you will find Brazil’s national dish, Baião de Dois (Brazilian Rice with Black-Eyed Peas, Beef and Cheese;) and Virado à Paulista (Pork Chops with Rice and Refried Beans;)—all featuring these beloved ingredients.