Brazilian recipe
Classic Savory Bean Mash (Tutu de feijão)
Discover how to prepare this comforting, traditional Brazilian bean mash, a hearty dish perfectly thickened with cassava flour.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans with broth
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh parsley and green onions, chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for sautéing
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh parsley and green onions, chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local grocery stores or general food markets. Look for the 'farinha de mandioca' and 'linguiça calabresa' in the international or specialty food aisle; if unavailable, use high-quality cassava flour and a firm, smoked garlic-style pork sausage as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large skillet.
- Fry the diced bacon until it is nicely browned.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and the linguiça calabresa slices, frying for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the cooked beans along with a portion of their broth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano to your preference.
- Mix in the chopped fresh parsley and green onions.
- Gradually add the raw cassava flour while stirring constantly.
- Continue adding the flour until you reach your desired consistency, whether creamy or firmer.
- Serve the tutu de feijão hot, paired with white rice and pork chops or other sides of your choice.
Observations
The tutu de feijão is one of the most beloved staples of Brazilian cooking. Known for its rich, velvety texture and robust flavor profile, it stands out as a versatile choice for any meal. Crafted from cooked beans thickened with mandioca flour, it is a nutritious and accessible dish that remains a household favorite.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to preparing an authentic tutu de feijão, highlighting deep flavors with classic seasonings. It is a brilliant way to reinvent leftover beans, transforming them into a warm, deeply satisfying meal that feels truly home-cooked.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to preparing an authentic tutu de feijão, highlighting deep flavors with classic seasonings. It is a brilliant way to reinvent leftover beans, transforming them into a warm, deeply satisfying meal that feels truly home-cooked.
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