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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 lb Swiss chard
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 cup carrot
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups manioc flour
1 cup heirloom tomatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Harvest Swiss chard and parsley from the garden.

2

Crush garlic and finely chop onion.

3

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until golden.

4

Shred a full carrot and add it to the pan for additional color and sweetness.

5

Finely chop Swiss chard, including the stems, and add to the pan.

6

Add salt to taste.

7

Stir in manioc flour to create a crumbly mixture, then turn off the heat.

8

Slice heirloom tomatoes and spread them over the dish, adding more olive oil and salt.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoasting

Equipment Needed

large skilletspatulacutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

FarofaToasted Cassava Flour

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