RICE AND BEANS

An important custom from my country is eating rice and beans. You cannot come to Brazil without eating rice and beans. To eat rice and beans in a daily basis is important because in this combination there is a correct amino acid balance, it is relatively cheap and easy to do.

First, rice and beans together have a perfect amino acid balance. These ingredients together are rich in two essential amino acids for the human body. These two amino acids are scarce in other vegetables alone, but rice and beans together have enough of these amino acids.

Second, this combination is relatively cheap. Rice and beans are cultivated in all Brazil so there are always in grocery stores at a low price. Therefore, everybody can buy and eat.

Third, rice and beans are easy to do. To do rice, just put rice, oil, salt and water in a pan and cook until dry. If it’s necessary add more water. To do beans, soak the beans in water during two hours, change the water, put it in a pressure cooker, add salt, oil, season with onions, garlic, bacon, pepper… close and cook.

In conclusion, an important custom for Brazilian people is eating rice and beans every day because there is a correct amino acid balance, it’s cheap and easy to do. If you like, you can add other increments, such as a sunny side up egg on top.

Bruna