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Tacu Tacu (Peruvian Rice and Bean Cake)

Name: Tacu Tacu (Peruvian Rice and Bean Cake)
Cook time: 200 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Beans:; 1 pound (454g) mayocoba beans (also known as canary and peruano); Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable or other neutral oil; 1 rasher thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (optional); 1 small red onion (about 6 ounces; 170g), finely diced; 1 tablespoon (15ml) achiote paste; 1 tablespoon (15ml) ají amarillo paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; For the Rice:; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable or other neutral oil; 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 cup long-grain rice (6 1/2 ounces; 185g), well rinsed and drained; 1 1/4 cups (296ml) water; Kosher salt; For the Zarza:; 1 small red onion (about 6 ounces; 170g), thinly sliced; 1 ají amarillo pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned (optional); 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; Juice of 1 lime; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch ground cumin; For One Tacu Tacu Cake:; 1 cup cooked beans with their creamy liquid; 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or other neutral oil

Prep Time

Cook Time

3h 20m

Total Time

3h 20m

This Peruvian rice and bean cake, known as Tacu Tacu, combines creamy mayocoba beans, rice, and aromatic seasonings to create a flavorful and hearty dish. Topped with a zesty onion and pepper zarza, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.