Brazilian Farofa for Feijoada
Farofa is a traditional side dish of Brazilian cuisine whose main ingredient is cassava flour.
Servings 16 (2 tablespoons)
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 125 g of bacon, cut into small pieces (4.45 oz)
- 1 medium onion, cut into slices
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 2 cups cassava flour (280g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
