Smoky Bacon Farofa
A classic Brazilian side dish featuring toasted cassava flour, crispy bacon, and aromatic spices.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Mandioca flour (Cassava flour)
- 150 grams Smoked bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped(optional)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the diced bacon.
- 2
Fry the bacon until it is crispy and the fat has rendered out completely.
- 3
Add the butter to the skillet with the bacon fat; once melted, stir in the chopped onions.
- 4
Sauté the onions until translucent, then add the minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute.
- 5
Gradually pour in the cassava flour, stirring constantly to ensure it absorbs the fat evenly.
- 6
Continue to toast the flour over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes until it turns a light golden brown and smells nutty.
- 7
Remove from heat and fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley, and green onions.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve warm as a side for BBQ or Feijoada.
Nutrition per Serving
285
Calories
6g
Protein
38g
Carbs
14g
Fat
2g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
420mg
Sodium
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