Description
A staple in Brazilian cuisine, farofa with bacon offers a crispy, nutty flavor that complements rice, beans, and grilled meats perfectly.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of toasted manioc flour
- 100g (about 5 slices) of bacon, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced bacon and cook until it is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the manioc flour.
- Mix thoroughly until the manioc flour absorbs all the bacon fat and oil, ensuring an even coating.
- Serve the farofa warm or at room temperature, alongside rice, beans, or grilled meats.
Notes
If you cannot find toasted manioc flour, use non-toasted and cook it over the fire for a minute or two until it takes on a light golden color. Farofa is best enjoyed mixed with rice and beans or as a side to grilled meats like picanha. It absorbs meat juices beautifully, enhancing the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15