Arrumadinho (Dried Meat)
The northeastern Arrumadinho
The Arrumadinho is a typical dish from the state of Pernambuco in northeast Brazil, where it is sold at food stands on the sandy beaches, as well as at fancier restaurants. Everyone seems to each have their own way to make this dish; here is a basic recipe, prepared with dried meat or brazilian sun-dried meat (carne-de-sol): if you can find the carne-de-sol, this would be the traditional ingredient for this dish.
The name Arrumadinho, meaning neatly organized in portuguese, comes from the way it is served: first the ingredients are arranged separately, they will be mixed in the dish by the guest who will eat it. To summerize, we will see this appetizer recipe in 4 sections: beef jerky, farofa, vinaigrette and green beans, seasoned with clarified butter.
Beans:
* 1 cup (250 g) of dried green fava beans, washed
* 1 onion diced in large cubes
* Cilantro
* Chives to taste
* 1 tablespoon butter
* Salt to taste
Dried meat:
* 1.5 lb. (700 lb.) dried beef or beef jerky meat, diced
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon (50 g) butter
* Salt and black pepper to taste. Read More…