Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Bean Purée (Tutu de feijão)
Learn how to prepare this classic, comforting Brazilian bean dish. A hearty staple thickened with cassava flour, perfect for your favorite meals.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with broth)
1 small onion, diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), chopped
Raw cassava flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
1 small onion, diced
100g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), 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 staples like onions, garlic, and bacon at local produce markets or grocery stores. For authentic items like calabresa sausage and raw cassava flour, visit international grocers or Latin American specialty food shops. If unavailable, medium-grind cornmeal can be a substitute for texture, though it will alter the original result.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large skillet
- Fry the diced bacon until it is well browned
- Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent
- Mix in the minced garlic and the calabresa sausage slices, then 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 creamy or firmer
- Serve the bean purée hot, accompanied by white rice and pork chops or other sides of your choice
Observations
Tutu de feijão is one of the most beloved and traditional dishes in Brazilian home cooking. Its creamy texture and bold flavor profile make it a satisfying option for any meal. Prepared by combining cooked beans with cassava flour, it is a nutritious and accessible dish to make at home.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide for an authentic bean purée, highlighting savory notes through classic seasoning. It is a fantastic way to repurpose cooked beans, transforming them into a comforting and flavorful homemade meal.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide for an authentic bean purée, highlighting savory notes through classic seasoning. It is a fantastic way to repurpose cooked beans, transforming them into a comforting and flavorful homemade meal.
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