
Tacu Tacu (Peruvian Rice and Bean Cake)
A flavorful Peruvian dish made with leftover rice and beans, formed into a crispy cake. Uses gluten-free breadcrumbs to ensure it is safe for gluten and wheat allergies.
20m prep + 30m cook4 servingsSafety: 98/100
WHEAT-free
420 cal|15g protein|60g carbs|15g fat|10g fiber
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 2 cups Cooked beans
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Aji Amarillo paste
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Salsa criolla
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cooked beans, chopped red onion, minced garlic, gluten-free breadcrumbs, Aji Amarillo paste, salt, and pepper.
- 2Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Form the rice and bean mixture into cakes. Place the cakes in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5Serve the Tacu Tacu with salsa criolla.
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