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Tacu Tacu

A pan-fried Peruvian rice and bean cake seasoned with garlic and yellow chili paste cooked until golden and crispy.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopVegetarianVeganHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked canary beans, mashed
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste to the skillet, sauteing for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine 2 cups mashed cooked canary beans, 2 cups cooked white rice, and 1/2 tsp salt with the cooked onion mixture until well blended.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture back into the skillet and press it into a smooth oval patty.

  5. 5

    Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the exterior is golden and crispy.

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Questions

How do I know when Tacu Tacu is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the exterior is golden and crispy.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Tacu Tacu?

The entry for Tacu Tacu calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

How many calories are in Tacu Tacu?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 11 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Tacu Tacu?

Refrigerate what is left of Tacu Tacu within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Tacu Tacu?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the beans drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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