Make Tutu de Feijão with Full Recipe

Tutu de Feijão is a traditional Brazilian dish made from beans and manioc flour, often served with rice and sausages.

It’s a great meal. Here’s a simple recipe to make Tutu de Feijão.

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Tutu de Feijão Recipe

Ingredients:

• Black Beans: 2 cups, cooked and mashed
• Manioc Flour (Cassava Flour): 1 cup
• Onion: 1, finely chopped
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Bacon: 1/2 cup, diced (optional)
• Sausages: 2, sliced (optional)
• Eggs: 2, hard-boiled and sliced for garnish
• Parsley and Green Onion: chopped, for garnish
• Salt and Pepper: to taste
• Oil: for cooking

Equipment:

• Large skillet or frying pan
• Pot for beans
• Knife and chopping board
• Spoons and measuring cups

Preparation Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Beans

1. Cook Beans: If starting with dry beans, soak them overnight, then cook in a pot with water until tender. If using canned beans, drain and rinse them.
2. Mash Beans: Once cooked, mash the beans with a little of the cooking liquid. Set aside.

Cook Bacon and Sausages (Optional)

1. Fry Bacon: In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Sausages: In the same skillet, cook the sliced sausages until browned. Set aside with bacon.

Sauté Onion and Garlic

1. Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, add a little oil if needed. Sauté onion and garlic until they are soft and fragrant.

Combine Beans and Flour

1. Add Beans: Add the mashed beans to the skillet with onions and garlic.
2. Add Manioc Flour: Gradually add the manioc flour, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken.
3. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Dish

1. Add Bacon and Sausages: If using, stir the cooked bacon and sausages into the bean mixture.
2. Cook Together: Let everything cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve

1. Garnish: Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped parsley, and green onion.
2. Serve Hot: Serve the tutu de feijão hot, typically alongside rice.

Tips:

• Consistency: Adjust the thickness of the tutu by adding more or less manioc flour.
• Variations: You can add other meats or keep it vegetarian.

Safety Precautions:

• Be careful with hot oil and when frying bacon or sausages.

Tutu de Feijão is the most loved Brazilian dish, rich in flavors and textures, Try it and let us know how well did it came out for you.