Tacu tacu is a traditional dish from Peruvian cuisine, based on beans and rice. It is usually accompanied by meat, fried plantains, eggs, and creole sauce, resulting in an exquisite combination of flavors.
Tacu tacu is a traditional Peruvian dish that combines the softness of beans with the graininess of rice, creating a unique texture and delicious flavors.
It is typically served with meat, fried plantains, eggs, and a refreshing creole sauce.
Peruvian Tacu Tacu
Ingredients
3 cups of Canary beans
300 grams of Pork fat
2 Chopped onions
2 Chopped garlic cloves
2 Chopped yellow chilies
2 cups of Cooked rice
Oil
Soda crackers
Creole sauce
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The beans should be soaked the day before and cooked with pork fat or bacon until they are tender.
Step 2 : Then, they are stirred with a wooden spoon, separated, and fried with onions, garlic, and chilies.
Step 3 : Next, cooked rice is added, seasoned, and cooked until golden.
Step 4 : Once ready, it is allowed to cool.
Step 5 : Portions of tacu tacu are formed and passed through crushed crackers or toasted bread.
Step 6 : Finally, they are fried in hot oil until golden and served with steak, fried plantains, eggs, and creole sauce.
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