Farofa is a side dish made from cassava flour and is served on many Brazilian meals. The nutty and mild flour is reminiscent of toasted bread crumbs.

In a pan, cook the bacon until it is slightly cooked. This should take about 5 minutes.

Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp butter to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent.

Add 1 cup cassava flour, stir and toast for about 2 minutes or until the flour has turned a golden brown.

Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy on top of your favourite Brazilian dish.

Ingredients

• 2 strips of bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of cassava flour
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a pan, cook the bacon until it is slightly cooked. This should take about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp butter to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent.
3. Add 1 cup cassava flour, stir and toast for about 2 minutes or until the flour has turned a golden brown.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy on top of your favourite Brazilian dish.

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