Timorese Feijoada

Feijoada Timorense

Ingredients13

• dried red kidney beans400 g
• pork belly400 g
• pork ribs300 g
• smoked pork sausage200 g
• onion1
• garlic4 cloves
• ripe tomatoes2
• green cabbage300 g
• bay leaves2
• olive oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• water1.5 L

Method

1. Soak the kidney beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, then drain and rinse.
2. Cut the pork belly and ribs into chunks and slice the sausage. Chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes, and cut the cabbage into wedges.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and brown the pork belly and ribs. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then add the beans, sausage, and water.
5. Bring to a boil, skim the foam, then cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour 30 minutes until the beans are nearly tender.
6. Add the cabbage wedges and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes until the beans, meat, and cabbage are soft.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.