Brazilian · side
Arroz com Feijao
Arroz com Feijao reads allium 5.6, salinity 3.9 and richness 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian side, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 5.6 · Salinity 3.9 · Richness 3.6 · Umami 3.2 · Earthy 2.1 · Nutty 1.5 · Bitterness 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.2 · Sweetness 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup dried pinto
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Time & effort: about 1 hr (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 252.3 kcal, 6 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 44.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook beans from dry in water with bay leaf until tender; season with salt.
- Saute garlic and onion in oil, add cooked beans with some liquid, and simmer into a thick saucy consistency.
- Cook rice separately using the absorption method and serve the beans spooned generously over fluffy rice.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.