Brazilian recipe
Traditional Feijão Tutu (Tutu de feijão)
Make a comforting tutu de feijão at home with this classic recipe, thickened with cassava flour and finished with bacon and calabresa.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans, with their broth
1 small onion, diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 sausage link of calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
Raw cassava flour, as needed
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, finely chopped
1 sausage link of calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
Raw cassava flour, as needed
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the dry goods aisle, the fresh produce section, and the butcher’s counter at supermarkets or local open-air markets. If needed, use cassava flour as a substitute for farinha de mandioca.
Preparation method
- In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- Fry the diced bacon until nicely browned.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and the calabresa sausage slices, and fry for a few more minutes.
- Add the cooked beans along with a little 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.
- Keep adding flour until you reach the desired consistency, whether creamier or drier.
- Serve the tutu de feijão hot, with white rice and pork steak or any other side dish of your choice.
Observations
Tutu de feijão is one of the most beloved and traditional dishes in Brazilian cooking. Its creamy texture and bold flavour make it a delicious option for all kinds of meals. Made from cooked beans thickened with cassava flour, it is a nourishing dish that is easy to prepare.
This recipe walks you through an authentic tutu de feijão, bringing out the flavour with classic seasonings. It is a wonderful way to use leftover beans and turn them into a comforting, homestyle meal.
This recipe walks you through an authentic tutu de feijão, bringing out the flavour with classic seasonings. It is a wonderful way to use leftover beans and turn them into a comforting, homestyle meal.
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