Virado à Paulista (São Paulo Beans, Pork and Greens Plate)
In short: A São Paulo plate of mashed bean tutu, pan-fried pork chop, garlicky collards, sausage, fried banana, rice and a fried egg. It takes about 1 h 15 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 h 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 860 kcal
Virado à paulista is a classic of São Paulo's lunch counters, traditionally served on Mondays. The plate is built around tutu, beans mashed and thickened with cassava flour, and surrounded by a pork chop, sausage, garlicky collard greens, fried banana, rice and a fried egg. Each part is simple, and together they make a very filling meal. You can cook the parts in sequence while the tutu keeps warm.
Instructions
- Rub the pork chops with the lime juice, 2 of the garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp of the salt. Rest for 15 minutes.
- For the tutu, cook the onion in the oil for 4 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute. Add the beans and broth and mash roughly with a fork. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the cassava flour a little at a time, stirring, until the mixture thickens to a smooth paste like mashed potato, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining garlic, then the collard greens, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted and bright. Season with the remaining salt and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the pork chops over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and 63°C (145°F) in the center. Rest for 5 minutes.
- Fry the sausage slices in the skillet for 4 minutes until browned and set aside. Fry the bananas in a little oil for 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Fry the eggs in the last tablespoon of oil until the whites are set. Plate each portion with rice, tutu, a pork chop, sausage, greens, banana and an egg.
Tips
- Make tutu from leftover cooked beans and their broth. Add the cassava flour slowly, because the thickness depends on how wet the beans are.
- Kale or Swiss chard can replace collard greens. Slice them very thin so they cook in 3 minutes.
Questions and answers
What is tutu de feijão?
Tutu is beans mashed and thickened with cassava flour into a soft, thick paste. It is a classic in São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Can I make virado à paulista vegetarian?
Yes. Skip the pork and sausage and cook the tutu in oil. Serve extra fried banana, the egg, greens and rice.
What goes on a virado à paulista plate?
Rice, tutu, a pork chop, sausage, sautéed collard greens, fried banana and a fried egg. Some places add a tomato and onion vinagrete.
How long does it take to make Virado à Paulista (São Paulo Beans, Pork and Greens Plate)?
About 1 h 15 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Virado à Paulista (São Paulo Beans, Pork and Greens Plate)?
About 860 kcal per serving, with 55 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 860 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 55 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1400 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
