Since the end of the 17th century, Minas Gerais has created recipes that travel the world, they are treasures from the land rich in ore which, in addition to its unique aroma and flavor, carries a lot of history. Considering that most of the state's typical food is based on pork, we have made some adjustments so that those who do not consume products of animal origin are not left out of the “party”. We adapted two Minas Gerais dishes for veganism.Minas Gerais recipes adapted for veganism A survey carried out in 2018 by the Instituto Paulista de Opinião e Pesquisa (IBOPE) showed that 14% of the Brazilian population declares themselves vegetarian. Although we do not yet have numbers on vegans, it is an indication that there is a tendency among a large number of people to stop consuming products of animal origin, especially meat.
It is important to highlight the differences between vegetarianism and veganism: vegetarians do not eat meat, but they do eat other foods of animal origin, such as milk, butter, etc., unlike vegans who opt for a diet free of any food of animal origin. origin.
Do you like Minas Gerais food and are you vegan? Surprise yourself with the menu below!
Vegan chicken with okra There was a time when it was difficult to transport food in Minas, people were somewhat stuck in the cities that we now call historic, such as Tiradentes, Ouro Preto and Mariana.
To feed themselves, people had to look for what was easiest. As okra planting was successful in the region and there was a lot of free-range chicken farming, they decided to combine the two, and chicken with okra was born.
Although we know these facts, the origin of the dish is still unknown. It is possible that it came from Portugal or even African countries, but there is no historical proof.
Vegan chicken with okra is a recipe free of any food of animal origin. It is an adaptation of the original that, if tried well, can transport anyone to a monumental state.
Leaving history aside, although it is interesting to eat with historical knowledge of the dishes, let's get straight to the point here. The recipe!
Ingredients for Vegan Chicken with Okra – Minas Gerais Recipe
100 grams vegan chicken protein, poached (do not squeeze)
300 grams of organic okra
1 whole onion
7 cloves of garlic
1 piece of chopped pepper
Salt to taste
Spicy paprika to taste
Saffron to taste
Pepper sauce
Shoyu sauce to taste
Green aroma (parsley and chives)
How to prepare vegan chicken with okra – Minas Gerais recipe
Brown the garlic and onion, add the salt, add the protein, all the seasonings, except the green pepper, and stir well, without adding water.
When well mixed, add the sliced okra and then add water little by little until it reaches one centimeter below the surface of the pan. Let it boil well and add the green flavor. Turn off the pan and serve.
Vegan Tropeiro Beans Tropeiro beans are another “key” dish of Minas Gerais cuisine. With a self-explanatory name, the recipe was created by tropeiros, men who traveled from city to city in the central-west and southeast regions of the country, transporting cattle, goods, horses, mules, among other things. They were largely traders with more intense activity in the 18th century.
It was a period in which Brazil lived under the rule of the Portuguese crown. Therefore, the customs of the people who already lived here, the Indians, were changing, including their diet.
With the forced arrival of Africans to work as slaves in the country, three cultures began to dominate and merge: indigenous, European and African, which explains the origin of tropeiro beans, which in short are a mixture of beans and flour. .
Still in the context of tropeiro traders, as they frequently made long journeys, it was easier to obtain less humid foods, such as flour, beans, bacon, corn, coffee and other foods resistant to long journeys, for consumption for transport. . of the tropeiros.
Tropeiro beans emerged as a practical way of survival. Over time, the mixture received new ingredients, such as seasonings, green flavor, other meats, such as sausage and eggs, and ended up becoming another “heritage” of Minas Gerais.
Just because a person decides to become vegetarian or vegan doesn't mean they should be left out of dishes that date back to their country's history, right? To look!
Ingredients for Vegan Tropeiro Beans
250 grams of green beans
60 grams of red pepper cut into medium cubes
70 grams of chopped pine nuts (already cooked)
60 grams of green pepper cut into medium cubes
1 piece of lemon
60 grams of yellow pepper cut into medium cubes
½ carrot cut into medium cubes
60 grams of eggplant, cut into medium cubes (add lemon juice to the eggplant to prevent it from darkening)
60 grams of Paris mushrooms, cut into chips
60 grams of zucchini cut into medium cubes
1 clove of garlic to cook with the beans
80 grams of chopped garlic
200 grams of onion cut into medium cubes
½ unit of onion to cook with beans
1 teaspoon chopped and seedless chili pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
½ packet of green aroma
100 grams of raw cassava flour
100 ml of olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
How to do it
Cook the beans in the pressure cooker with half an onion and garlic. Don't let it cook too long, as it needs to be whole to mix later. After cooking, wash the beans so that there is no sauce left.
Refogue o alho e a cebola no azeite. Adicione a cenoura e os pinhões. Cozinhe um pouco. Adicione a berinjela, a páprica e a abobrinha. Mexa bem e em seguida acrescente a pimenta dedo de moça.
Adicione o cogumelo e o sal. Pegue o feijão reservado e misture. Adicione os temperos restantes e o tempero verde. Finalize com farinha. Mexa bem e desligue a panela.
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