World Flavors Cookbook

Farofa

A versatile side dish made of toasted cassava flour, usually sautéed with butter, onions, and various savory additions.

Cuisine: Brazil

Ingredients

• 2 cups manioc/cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 100g bacon or smoked sausage, diced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• Salt and parsley to taste

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet. Fry bacon or sausage until crispy.
2. Add onion and sauté until golden.
3. Add the cassava flour slowly, stirring constantly over medium-low heat.
4. Toast the flour for 5-8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
5. Stir in the chopped eggs and parsley. Season with salt.
6. Serve as a crunchy accompaniment to meats or feijoada.