How To Make Farofa - Toasted cassava flour or yuca crumbs

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Almond flour offers lower carbs, while cornmeal is more affordable.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is leaner, and smoked sausage is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, while margarine is usually cheaper.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits are nutritious, while raisins are a budget-friendly alternative.

Fry the bacon and smoked sausage in a skillet until caramelized.

Blend onions and garlic together, or chop them into small pieces.

Add the blended onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.

Add cassava flour to the skillet and mix slowly.

Turn off the heat after mixing in the cassava flour.

Chop parsley roughly to add as a garnish.

Taste the farofa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more butter for moisture.

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