Brazilian recipe
Creamy Beans and Cassava Flour Mash
Learn how to make authentic bean tutu, a classic, comforting side dish that perfectly complements your favourite meals. Fast, hearty, and delicious!
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown or black beans (with liquid)
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 link spicy smoked sausage (calabresa style), sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 link spicy smoked sausage (calabresa style), sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
Find beans, onions, garlic, and bacon at local markets or supermarkets like Shoprite or Spar. Cassava flour (often labelled as garri or cassava flour) is widely available in local open-air markets. Spicy smoked sausage can be replaced with any local spicy smoked sausage if the specific Brazilian style is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
- Fry the diced bacon until it becomes golden and crispy
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent
- Stir in the minced garlic and the sliced spicy sausage, frying for a few more minutes
- Pour in the cooked beans along with a portion of their cooking liquid
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to taste
- Incorporate the chopped fresh parsley and spring onions
- Gradually sprinkle in the raw cassava flour while stirring constantly to prevent lumps
- Continue adding the flour bit by bit until you reach your preferred consistency, whether creamy or thicker
- Serve the bean mash piping hot, traditionally paired with steamed white rice and pork chops or your favourite protein
Observations
Bean tutu is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking. Its creamy texture and robust flavour profile make it an excellent addition to any dining table. Prepared by thickening cooked beans with cassava flour, this dish is both nutritious and incredibly simple to prepare. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving an authentic result, enhancing the natural flavour of the beans with savoury aromatics. It is a fantastic way to repurpose leftover cooked beans into a comforting, homemade meal.
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