CuttleFish Bean Stew

Cuttlefish Bean Stew, ( Portuguese name: Feijoada de Choco ) is commonly prepared in Portugal, but in Brazil and Africa as well - due to the interchange of cultures between the continents during the Age of Discoveries in the 16th Century.

In Portugal, it is traditionally made with Pork meat - but there are recipes that substitute it for mollusks or seafood. It is the perfect Sunday Lunch dish, especially on a cold winter day.

Cuttlefish Bean Stew recipe

This recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients:

• 300g of White Beans (previously soaked the night before)

• 500g of Fresh Cuttlefish (Clean, and cut in pieces)

• 8 Shrimps (or Prawns)

• 1 Onion (chopped)

• 2 Cloves of Garlic (chopped)

• 1 Bay Leaf

• 50g of Chorizo (Sliced)

• 2 Ripe Tomatoes (peeled and chopped)

• 1 Piri-Piri Chilli (minced)

• 5 tbsp of Tomato Pulp

• 200ml of White Wine

• 1 Carrot (peeled and chopped)

• Olive Oil (to taste)

• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

• Cilantro (to taste - chopped)

Preparation: