TOASTY Farofa Recipe | Brazilian Cooking

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.

Set the stove to medium heat and let the pot get hot.

Melt 3/4 cup of butter in the skillet.

Add sliced onion rings to the melted butter and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Once the onions are browned, add 2 cups of cassava flour to the skillet.

Mix the cassava flour with the onions and butter for about 10 minutes until the color changes from light yellow to light brown, indicating it is toasted.

Season with salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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