Brazilian recipe
Classic Savoury Bean Mash (Tutu de feijão)
Discover how to prepare this comforting, classic staple, featuring a rich base of beans thickened with cassava flour. A hearty and satisfying traditional favourite.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with cooking liquid)
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 small onion, finely diced
100g bacon, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 linguiça calabresa sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh parsley and spring onions, finely chopped
Raw cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find linguiça calabresa and farinha de mandioca at specialty international grocers, South African delicatessens focusing on imported goods, or well-stocked independent spice shops. Standard pantry items like onions, garlic, bacon, and herbs are widely available at any major local supermarket chain.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan.
- Fry the diced bacon until it is crisp and well-browned.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and the linguiça calabresa slices, frying for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the cooked beans along with a portion of their liquid.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and oregano to your preference.
- Mix in the freshly chopped parsley and spring onions.
- Gradually incorporate the raw cassava flour, stirring constantly to prevent clumping.
- Continue adding the flour until you reach your preferred consistency, whether you prefer it richer and creamier or thicker and drier.
- Serve the dish hot, ideally alongside white rice and pan-seared pork chops or another accompaniment of your choice.
Observations
Tutu de feijão is a deeply cherished, traditional dish in Brazilian cooking. Known for its velvety texture and robust, savoury profile, it serves as an excellent, hearty addition to a main meal. Created by combining cooked beans with toasted cassava flour, this dish is both nourishing and straightforward to prepare.
This recipe provides a clear guide to an authentic version, highlighting deep flavours through classic aromatics and meats. It is an ideal way to transform leftover beans into a warming, home-cooked side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of proteins.
This recipe provides a clear guide to an authentic version, highlighting deep flavours through classic aromatics and meats. It is an ideal way to transform leftover beans into a warming, home-cooked side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of proteins.
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