- Glossary
- Tacu Tacu - Peruvian rice and bean patty
Tacu Tacu - Peruvian rice and bean patty
Tacu Tacu is an example of Peruvian creativity. Rice and beans from the previous day are mixed, seasoned and pan-fried into a crispy patty with a golden crust and a soft center.
The name comes from the Quechua word takuy (to mix). It has roots in Afro-Peruvian cuisine. It is served with egg, steak or seafood as a main course.
- Originally created as a way to use up leftover rice and beans
- The name comes from the Quechua word takuy meaning to mix
- Has roots in Afro-Peruvian cuisine
- From a humble dish of the poor it became a restaurant favorite
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