Farofa
Farofa is a delicious traditional Brazilian dish made from toasted cassava flour. It's typically mixed with ingredients like bacon, onions, garlic, and sometimes even eggs or vegetables. Farofa has a unique texture and adds a crunchy and flavorful element to many Brazilian meals. It's often served as a side dish or sprinkled on top of other dishes like feijoada or barbecued meat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cassava flour (also known as tapioca flour)
- 4 ounces bacon diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for extra richness (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced bacon to the pan and cook until it becomes crispy and releases its fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan with the bacon. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and lightly browned.
- If using, add the butter or oil to the pan and allow it to melt and mix with the bacon fat.
- Gradually add the cassava flour to the pan, stirring continuously. Toast the flour for about 5-7 minutes or until it becomes golden brown. Be sure to keep stirring to avoid burning.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the farofa cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the farofa as a side dish with your favorite Brazilian meals or sprinkle it on top of dishes like feijoada or barbecue.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 669kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 96g (32%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 28mg (9%)Sodium: 57mg (2%)Potassium: 79mg (2%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 188mg (19%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
