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Plate of Baião de Dois with fresh cilantro
Brazilian rice and beans with cilantro

Brazilian Rice & Beans with Cilantro (Baião de Dois)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
A soul food dish from rural Brazil. 'Baião de Dois' means 'Dance of Two,' referring to the perfect marriage of rice and beans cooked together. The rice absorbs the flavorful bean broth, while bacon fat adds richness and cilantro brings tropical freshness.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

If using dry beans, soak for 4 hours. If canned, rinse well.

Tip: Soaking ensures even cooking.
2 ✓

Dice the bacon and fry in the pot until fat renders. Add olive oil if needed.

Tip: Rendered bacon fat provides the savory umami base.
3 ✓

Add diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chili. Sauté until translucent.

Tip: Caramelizing the onions adds sweetness.
4 ✓

Add water, beans, and salt. Simmer until beans are semi-soft (15-20 mins).

Tip: Beans should still have bite as they will cook further with rice.
5 ✓

Stir in the rinsed rice, cover, and simmer on low until liquid is absorbed (15-20 mins).

Tip: Rice absorbs the flavorful bean broth.
6 ✓

Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Tip: Cooking cilantro destroys its fresh aroma.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use brown rice?
Yes, but it takes longer to cook and needs more water, so add the beans later.
I hate cilantro.
Substitute with parsley, though the flavor profile will change.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White Rice
  • 3/4 cup Dry Black-Eyed Peas (or 1 can)
  • 3.5 oz Bacon (thick cut)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Green Chili
  • 2 cups Water (or Broth)