Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Bean Mash (Tutu de Feijão)
Whip up a proper, comforting homemade Tutu de Feijão—a classic Brazilian staple that's quick to prep and goes perfectly with your favourite meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked black beans (with broth)
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa (Brazilian smoked sausage), sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh coriander and spring onions, chopped
Raw manioc flour, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa (Brazilian smoked sausage), sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh coriander and spring onions, chopped
Raw manioc flour, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Where to find ingredients
Beans: Use standard black beans; available at any local supermarket.
Linguiça calabresa: Look for a Brazilian smoked sausage in the international or Latin section of large supermarkets. If unavailable, a smoked garlic sausage or a high-quality dry-cured chorizo can work as a substitute, though the original flavour is unique.
Manioc flour: Search for 'farinha de mandioca' in the world foods aisle or at a specialty Latin American grocer. Do not confuse it with tapioca starch or cornmeal.
Vegetables & Herbs: Onion, garlic, coriander, and spring onions are standard produce available at any local market.
Linguiça calabresa: Look for a Brazilian smoked sausage in the international or Latin section of large supermarkets. If unavailable, a smoked garlic sausage or a high-quality dry-cured chorizo can work as a substitute, though the original flavour is unique.
Manioc flour: Search for 'farinha de mandioca' in the world foods aisle or at a specialty Latin American grocer. Do not confuse it with tapioca starch or cornmeal.
Vegetables & Herbs: Onion, garlic, coriander, and spring onions are standard produce available at any local market.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan
- Fry the chopped bacon until it is nice and crispy
- Toss in the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent
- Add the minced garlic and sliced linguiça calabresa, frying for a few more minutes
- Pour in the cooked beans along with a good amount of their broth
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to suit your taste
- Stir in the fresh chopped coriander and spring onions
- Gradually sprinkle in the raw manioc flour, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps
- Keep adding flour little by little until it reaches your preferred consistency, whether you like it creamier or a bit thicker
- Serve your tutu de feijão piping hot, ideally with white rice and pork chops or your favourite side dish
Observations
Tutu de feijão is a much-loved, hearty Brazilian classic. Known for its velvety texture and deep, savoury flavour, it’s a brilliant way to make a comforting meal out of leftover beans. Traditionally made by thickening cooked beans with manioc flour, it’s a wholesome, straightforward dish that’s staple home cooking in Brazil.
This recipe gives you the lowdown on making authentic tutu, ramping up the flavour with punchy seasonings and smoked sausage. It’s a fuss-free, delicious way to bring a taste of Brazil to your own kitchen.
This recipe gives you the lowdown on making authentic tutu, ramping up the flavour with punchy seasonings and smoked sausage. It’s a fuss-free, delicious way to bring a taste of Brazil to your own kitchen.
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