Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Bean Mash (Tutu de feijão)
Learn how to make authentic bean mash, a classic and comforting Brazilian staple. This creamy, flavorful dish is the perfect side for any meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked beans (with broth)
1 small onion, diced
100 g 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
Oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
1 small onion, diced
100 g 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
Oregano to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets or butcher shops. If raw cassava flour is unavailable, fine cornmeal or toasted cassava flour (farofa) are common substitutes, though they will slightly alter the traditional texture.
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 translucent
- Stir in the minced garlic and 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 cassava flour, stirring constantly
- Continue adding flour until the desired consistency is reached, whether creamier or firmer
- Serve the bean mash hot, accompanied by white rice and pork chops or another side of your choice
Observations
Tutu de feijão is one of the most beloved and traditional dishes in Brazilian cuisine. Its creamy consistency and distinctive flavor make it a wonderful option for many meals. Prepared with cooked beans thickened with cassava flour, it is a nutritious and accessible dish to make.
This recipe provides the step-by-step for an authentic bean mash, highlighting the flavors with classic seasonings. It is a fantastic way to make the most of leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting and savory homemade meal.
This recipe provides the step-by-step for an authentic bean mash, highlighting the flavors with classic seasonings. It is a fantastic way to make the most of leftover beans, transforming them into a comforting and savory homemade meal.
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