Feijoada

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary bean variety?Black beans (feijão preto) are the defining bean in traditional Brazilian feijoada
2. What is the linguistic root?The name 'feijoada' derives from 'feijão,' the Portuguese word for 'bean'
3. Why do people in Brazil eat feijoada on Saturdays?It has become a tradition that brings families and friends together for a relaxed meal on the weekend.
4. How is feijoada cooked?The beans are washed, soaked overnight, and then simmered with meats, onions, garlic, and bay leaves at low heat for a long time.

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