Brazilian recipe
Authentic Tutu de feijão (Tutu de feijão)
Discover how to prepare an authentic Tutu de feijão, a classic Brazilian bean purée thickened with cassava flour. This comforting, savoury dish is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked black beans (with cooking liquid)
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), 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 cloves garlic, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find black beans, bacon, and fresh aromatics at any local supermarket. For the linguiça calabresa and authentic raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), visit a local specialty grocer, international deli, or an Asian/Latin specialty supermarket. If you cannot source linguiça, a good quality smoked chorizo serves as a workable substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet.
- Fry the diced bacon until it is crisp and golden brown.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and the sliced linguiça calabresa, frying for a few more minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the cooked black beans along with a portion of their liquid.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to your preference.
- Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and spring onions.
- Gradually sprinkle in the raw cassava flour, stirring continuously to incorporate.
- Continue adding the flour until you achieve your desired consistency, whether you prefer a loose purée or a firmer texture.
- Serve the Tutu de feijão hot, traditionally accompanied by steamed white rice and pan-seared pork chops or your preferred main protein.
Observations
Tutu de feijão stands out as one of the most beloved staples in Brazilian home cooking. Its signature creamy texture and robust, savoury flavour profile make it a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of meals. By blending cooked beans and thickening them with cassava flour, you create a nutrient-dense and deeply satisfying dish that is remarkably accessible to prepare.
This guide provides the authentic method for preparing this classic, highlighting traditional aromatics and proteins. It is also a fantastic way to elevate leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting, soul-warming meal that captures the essence of home-style Brazilian cooking.
This guide provides the authentic method for preparing this classic, highlighting traditional aromatics and proteins. It is also a fantastic way to elevate leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting, soul-warming meal that captures the essence of home-style Brazilian cooking.
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