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Tacu Tacu
Tacu tacu pan-fries rice and beans into a crisp-edged cake, turning leftovers into a satisfying Peruvian main.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~296 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 15 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Cooked rice
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cooked beans
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 4 Eggs
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Aji amarillo paste
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 bunch Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the onion very finely, crush the garlic, and pick the cilantro leaves.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until translucent; add the garlic, aji amarillo, and cumin and saute for 1 more minute.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the cooked rice and beans to the pan; season with salt and black pepper and press firmly with a wooden spatula.
- 4
Shape the mixture into a half-moon in the pan and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, until the outside crusts, then turn and sear for 4 more minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
In a separate pan, fry the eggs in olive oil, keeping the yolks runny.
- 6
Transfer the tacu-tacu to a serving plate, place the fried egg on top, crown with fresh cilantro leaves, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: The rice and beans need to be cold before pressing; if you try to compact them while hot, they fall apart in the pan. Cook the aji amarillo paste directly in the sofrito for 1 minute only, because too much heat makes it bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Place the half-moon tacu-tacu on the plate, top it with a fried egg, and serve with salsa criolla, a lemon wedge, and fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~296
kcal calories
9
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 59%Fat 28%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
1.7g
Sugar
6.1g
Fiber
1243.1mg
Sodium
2.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tacu Tacu make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tacu Tacu take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Tacu Tacu difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tacu Tacu have?
Approximately 296 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 42g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Tacu Tacu contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tacu Tacu belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tacu Tacu need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Tacu Tacu filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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