Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bean Mash (Tutu de feijão)
Learn how to make homemade tutu de feijão, a comforting Brazilian classic that pairs beautifully with your favorite main dish.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with broth)
1 small onion, diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 link calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup chopped cheiro-verde (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, diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 link calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup chopped cheiro-verde (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
Find the ingredients in the dry goods aisle for feijão and farinha de mandioca, the butcher’s section for bacon and calabresa sausage, and the produce section for onion, garlic, and cheiro-verde. Vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and oregano are usually in the pantry or spice aisle.
Preparation method
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- Fry the diced bacon until it is nicely golden.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and calabresa sausage rounds, and fry for a few more minutes.
- Add the cooked beans with a little of their broth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano to taste.
- Add the chopped cheiro-verde.
- Gradually add the raw cassava flour, stirring constantly.
- Keep adding flour until you reach the desired consistency, whether creamier or a bit drier.
- Serve the tutu de feijão hot, with white rice and pork steak or any other side dish you prefer.
Observations
Tutu de feijão is one of the most beloved and traditional dishes in Brazilian cooking. Its creamy texture and bold flavor make it a satisfying choice for all kinds of meals. Made from cooked beans thickened with cassava flour, it is a nourishing dish that is also easy to prepare.
This recipe shows you how to make an authentic tutu de feijão, with classic seasonings that bring out its flavor. It is a wonderful way to use leftover beans and turn them into a comforting, homemade meal.
This recipe shows you how to make an authentic tutu de feijão, with classic seasonings that bring out its flavor. It is a wonderful way to use leftover beans and turn them into a comforting, homemade meal.
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