Tacu tacu is one of the most simple and delicious dishes of Peruvian cuisine. It was invented by the black Africans brought during colonial times to work as slaves on the coastal plantations, and was originally made with leftover beans and rice, making it a very economical and nutritious dish.
Tacu tacu is usually served with fried eggs and bananas, fried tenderloin beef or even foie gras.
Peruvian Tacu Tacu recipe - 195 calories
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpeas
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 cup sweet onion
1 cup brown rice
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper (to taste)
