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Brazilian Farofa

Cultural Context

Originating from Brazil, Farofa is a traditional side dish made from toasted cassava flour, often served with feijoada or grilled meats. It embodies the Brazilian spirit of using simple ingredients to create flavorful accompaniments. Farofa varies regionally, with different add-ins like eggs or vegetables, making it a versatile staple in Brazilian cuisine.

BrazilianBRside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup cassava flour
1 sausage link (calabresa)
1/2 onion, chopped
green onions (to taste)
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper (to taste)
bacon, chopped

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Almond flour is lower in carbs, cornmeal is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, margarine is less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Turkey bacon is leaner, smoked ham is often cheaper.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Chives provide a similar flavor, regular onions are more economical.

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chopped bacon and sauté for a bit.

3

Add chopped calabresa sausage and sauté for 2 minutes.

4

Add chopped onion and sauté until it starts to become transparent.

5

Lower the heat and add cassava flour.

6

Add chopped green olives and black olives; sauté for another minute.

7

Season with black pepper to taste and mix well.

8

Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions and mixing a little more.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoasting

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

FarofaToasted Cassava Flour

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