Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Mixology in San Francisco
Tacu Tacu: Peruvian Refried Beans and Rice
Tacu Tacu is the Peruvian version of refried beans and rice—a simple, nutritious, and savory combination that just about anyone can make. In fact, my earliest memory or this dish was when one morning my dad surprised us by making Tacu Tacu for brunch using left overs.
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Beans with Sofrito
Beans or frejoles are a great side dish and I often enjoy them with rice and a steak. In some cases, however, beans are the star of the show as in the Tacu Tacu. The key to making flavorful beans is to season them with a sofrito. This recipe is my own, and for simplicity I use canned pinto beans.
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