Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Bean Tutu (Tutu de Feijão)
Learn how to make homemade bean tutu, a classic and comforting Brazilian dish, perfect as a side for your favorite meal. Quick and delicious!
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with broth)
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 link of calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and scallions)
Raw cassava flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 link of calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and scallions)
Raw cassava flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
Cooked beans: You can use leftover beans or cook dried beans. Canned beans are a quick alternative. Found in the dried goods aisle or canned goods section of most supermarkets. If using dried beans, they are typically found in the international or ethnic food aisle.
Bacon: Available in the refrigerated meat section of most supermarkets.
Onion and Garlic: Staple ingredients found in the produce section of any grocery store.
Calabresa sausage: This is a type of smoked pork sausage. Look for it in the deli or international/ethnic food section of larger supermarkets, or in Latin American or Brazilian specialty stores. If unavailable, a good quality smoked sausage can be used as a substitute.
Fresh herbs (parsley and scallions): Available year-round in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Raw cassava flour (Farinha de Mandioca Crua): This is a key ingredient for tutu. Look for it in the international foods aisle, specifically in the Latin American or Brazilian section of well-stocked supermarkets, or at dedicated Latin American/Brazilian grocery stores. It is also available online.
Salt, Black Pepper, Oregano: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Vegetable oil: Available in the cooking oil aisle of any supermarket.
Bacon: Available in the refrigerated meat section of most supermarkets.
Onion and Garlic: Staple ingredients found in the produce section of any grocery store.
Calabresa sausage: This is a type of smoked pork sausage. Look for it in the deli or international/ethnic food section of larger supermarkets, or in Latin American or Brazilian specialty stores. If unavailable, a good quality smoked sausage can be used as a substitute.
Fresh herbs (parsley and scallions): Available year-round in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Raw cassava flour (Farinha de Mandioca Crua): This is a key ingredient for tutu. Look for it in the international foods aisle, specifically in the Latin American or Brazilian section of well-stocked supermarkets, or at dedicated Latin American/Brazilian grocery stores. It is also available online.
Salt, Black Pepper, Oregano: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Vegetable oil: Available in the cooking oil aisle of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of vegetable oil
- Fry the diced bacon until very golden
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and calabresa sausage slices, and fry for a few more minutes
- Add the cooked beans with some of their broth
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano to taste
- Add the chopped fresh herbs
- Gradually add the raw cassava flour, stirring constantly
- Continue adding flour until the desired consistency is reached, whether creamier or drier
- Serve the bean tutu hot, accompanied by white rice and pork chop or another side dish of your preference
Observations
Bean tutu is one of the most beloved and traditional dishes in Brazilian cuisine. Its creamy consistency and distinct flavor make it a delicious option for various meals. Prepared from cooked beans thickened with cassava flour, it's a nutritious and accessible dish. This recipe provides the step-by-step for an authentic bean tutu, enhancing flavors with classic seasonings. It's a fantastic way to use leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting and flavorful homemade meal.
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