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Farofa (Toasted Cassava Flour)

Prep10 minCook25 minTotal35 minDifficultyVery easy
Farofa (Toasted Cassava Flour)

Ingredients

6 servings

Contains: Milk, Egg, Sulphites

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
298.8
total 1793
Protein
5.1 g
total 30.7 g
Carbs
41.2 g
total 247.3 g
Fat
12.7 g
total 76.4 g

Estimated · based on 7 of 8 ingredients

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

A savory Brazilian side of toasted cassava flour with crisp bacon, egg, raisins, and parsley, the essential companion to feijoada.

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Method

  1. 1
    • butter 3 tbsp
    • onion 1
    • bacon 3

    Cook the bacon and onion — Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the bacon until crisp, then add the onion and sauté until golden.

  2. 2
    • onion 1
    • bacon 3
    • egg 2

    Scramble in the eggs — Push the eggs into a clear space in the pan and scramble briefly until just set, then mix through the bacon and onion.

  3. 3
    • cassava flour 250 g

    Toast the cassava flour — Sprinkle in the cassava flour gradually, stirring constantly, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and toasty.

  4. 4
    • raisins 50 g
    • fresh parsley 4 tbsp
    • salt to taste

    Finish with raisins and parsley — Stir in the raisins and parsley, season with salt, and serve warm alongside meats and beans.

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