Peruvian Tacu Tacu Recipe
Tacu Tacu is a Peruvian dish made from leftover rice and beans, formed into a patty and fried until crispy.
Ingredients
- Cooked rice – 2 cups
- Cooked beans (black or canary beans, mashed) – 1 cup
- Onion (finely chopped) – 1
- Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
- Vegetable oil – 4 tbsp
- Aji amarillo paste – 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Fried eggs (for serving, optional) – 2
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Stir in the aji amarillo paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the cooked rice and beans to the skillet, mixing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the mixture into a large patty and fry until crispy and golden on both sides.
- Form the mixture into a large patty and fry until crispy and golden on both sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 18gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 818mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13g
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