Brazilian recipe
Authentic Bean Tutu (Tutu de feijão)
Learn how to make a classic, comforting bean tutu, a traditional Brazilian staple that is perfect as a hearty accompaniment to any meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups of cooked beans (with cooking liquid)
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and spring onion), chopped
Raw cassava flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and spring onion), chopped
Raw cassava flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw cassava flour in specialist South American grocers or online. If unavailable, fine-ground polenta can act as a substitute for texture, though it will alter the authentic flavour. Calabresa sausage is available in Latin American food shops; smoky chorizo can serve as a substitute for a similar flavour profile.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan.
- Fry the diced bacon until it is crisp and golden brown.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and the sliced calabresa sausage, cooking for a further few minutes.
- Pour in the cooked beans along with a little of their cooking liquid.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to your preference.
- Stir in the chopped fresh herbs.
- Gradually add the raw cassava flour while stirring constantly.
- Continue adding the flour until you reach your desired consistency, whether you prefer it creamy or slightly firmer.
- Serve the bean tutu hot, traditionally accompanied by white rice and grilled pork chops or your choice of side.
Observations
Tutu de feijão is one of the most cherished and traditional dishes in Brazilian home cooking. Its signature creamy texture and robust flavour profile make it a fantastic addition to a variety of meals. Made by thickening cooked beans with cassava flour, it is both a nutritious and straightforward dish to prepare.
This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to an authentic tutu de feijão, elevating the profile with classic aromatics and cured meats. It is an excellent way to elevate leftover beans into a wholesome, flavourful comfort meal.
This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to an authentic tutu de feijão, elevating the profile with classic aromatics and cured meats. It is an excellent way to elevate leftover beans into a wholesome, flavourful comfort meal.
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