Tutu De Feijão Brazilian Refried Beans Recipes

TUTU DE FEIJãO (BRAZILIAN REFRIED BEANS)

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight: Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
• Cook the beans: Drain the soaked beans and transfer to a large Dutch oven. Add the 6 cups of water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until beans are very tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Instant Pot method: If you prefer using a pressure cooker, combine the beans, water and bay leaves in the bowl of your cooker. Cover and turn the vent to the sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. When done, let the steam pressure naturally release for at least 20 minutes before removing the lid.
• When beans are cooked, reserve 2 cups of the cooked beans, without liquid.
• Transfer the remaining beans with 2 cups of the cooking liquid to the jar of a blender. Blend until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier tutu de feijão, you can just mash the beans using a potato masher. Reserve.
• Heat the olive oil, over medium heat, in a large skillet. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the reserved cooked beans and sauté with the aromatics for a couple of minutes.
• Stir in the puréed beans.
• Slowly add the cassava flour, stirring constantly, until you reach the desired thickness. You might not need to use the whole amount, or you might need more. It depends on how creamy or thick you like your tutu.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.
• Serve immediately.