Crispy Farofa
A Brazilian side dish of toasted cassava flour, buttery and crunchy, perfect for sprinkling over rice and beans or serving alongside grilled meats.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ medium onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup bacon bits
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/2 sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the 1/4 cup bacon bits and cook until they start to crisp, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the 1 cup cassava flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir constantly to coat the flour with the butter mixture.
- 4
Toast the farofa, stirring often, until it turns golden and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. It should be dry and crunchy, not clumpy.
- 5
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature as a crunchy topping.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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