Farofa is a traditional side dish of Brazilian cuisine whose main ingredient is cassava flour.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Brazilian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 16(2 tablespoons)
Calories 100kcal
Author Lizet Bowen
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
125gof bacon,cut into small pieces (4.45 oz)
1medium onion,cut into slices
2garlic cloves,diced
2cupscassava flour(280g)
½teaspoonsalt
1bunch of parsley,chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet, roast 1 cup of cassava flour on low heat. About 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Remove immediately and let cool on a plate.
In the same pan, over medium heat, add butter, oil, and bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy.
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is golden brown.
Add roasted cassava flour and the other cup of unroasted flour. Mix and cook over high heat.
Stir constantly and cook for 3 minutes.
If it needs salt, add ½ teaspoon.
Add chopped parsley, mix and serve.
Notes
Once cool, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.I recommend this brand for cassava flour. Amafil.