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Farofa

Buttery toasted cassava flour served as a topping for soups, stews and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 2 strips of bacon
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, grated
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 cups of cassava flour
  • sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Place 2 strips of bacon into a skillet over medium heat
  • Cook until the bacon is crisp and then transfer the bacon onto a plate and set aside
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the bacon fat and once it has melted, add the finely minced garlic and onions and cook until softened and fragrant
  • Sprinkle the cassava flour over the skillet and cook while stirring constantly until lightly toasted (3-4 minutes)
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste