Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bean Tutu (Tutu de feijão)
Discover how to prepare an authentic bean tutu, a classic and comforting dish that is perfect as a side for your favorite meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with broth)
1 small onion, finely diced
100 g bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 link calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), chopped
Raw manioc 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, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 link calabresa sausage, sliced
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions), chopped
Raw manioc flour (to taste)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients in local supermarkets or specialty grocery stores. Calabresa sausage and manioc flour are often available in the international or Latin American sections of larger stores. Substitutes: If you cannot find calabresa sausage, a smoky pork sausage is a suitable substitute; for manioc flour, you may find tapioca flour or coarse cornmeal as an alternative, though the texture will differ.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large skillet
- Fry the diced bacon until it is well browned
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and the sliced calabresa sausage, 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 manioc flour, stirring constantly
- Continue adding flour until the desired consistency is reached, whether more creamy or drier
- Serve the bean tutu hot, accompanied by white rice and pork chops or another side of your choice
Observations
Bean tutu is one of the most cherished and traditional dishes in Brazilian cuisine. Its creamy consistency and bold flavor make it a delicious option for many different meals. Prepared from cooked beans thickened with manioc flour, it is a nutritious and accessible dish to make.
This recipe provides the step-by-step guide to an authentic bean tutu, enhancing the flavors with classic seasonings. It is a fantastic way to utilize leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting and savory homemade meal.
This recipe provides the step-by-step guide to an authentic bean tutu, enhancing the flavors with classic seasonings. It is a fantastic way to utilize leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting and savory homemade meal.
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