Farofa

5 from 1 vote

Farofa is a delicious Brazilian side dish that adds the perfect crunch and flavor to many dishes. Just a few simple ingredients come together for a dish that is crucial to Brazilian cuisine!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine brazilian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

Knife/Knives
Cutting Board
Skillet
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

2 pieces bacon diced
3 Tbsp salted butter
½ white onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup cassava flour Julia Brand White Cassava Flour
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the 2 slices diced bacon to a skillet over medium heat and stir continuously until the bacon crisps.
Add 3 tbsp butter and allow it to melt completely.
Then add ½ an onion and 3 cloves garlic into the skillet and saute until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is cooked.
Add 1 cup cassava flour into the skillet and stir continuously for 10-15 minutes, until the cassava flour toasts and turns a brown shade.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with Feijoada and enjoy!

Notes

Cassava Flour: Try Julia Brand White Cassava Flour. It is a coarser texture and will therefore work far better than fine cassava flour. If you use fine cassava flour, the end result will not be the same (or nearly as good).
There are several different types of Cassava flour available online to purchase. Stick with the Julia Brand the first time. Others may be ground more fine and the end result will not be as good!
To make this recipe vegan, leave out the bacon and butter and substitute with a vegan sausage and olive oil. You can also skip the bacon to make it vegetarian.
You can add whatever you like to your farofa. It's delicious with a little bit of green onion, fresh herbs, or Brazilian sausage. Feel free to try it out a few different ways!

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