Farofa - Toasted Cassava Flour Recipe

Brazilian farofa is a quintessential Brazilian side dish that can accompany many dishes, can be prepared many different ways, and is always DELICIOUS! This gluten free toasted cassava flour recipe is ready in under 10 minutes and will add a special bacony crunch to your next meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 thick strips of bacon (diced)
• 2 tbsp of butter (cold)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 cup of white yuca/cassava flour
• salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1add the bacon to a cold skillet, and heat up over medium heat
2. 2when the fat from the bacon begins to melt, add 1 tbsp of butter
3. 3when the bacon begins to fry, add the second tbsp of butter
4. 4add the onions and sautee until transparent, about 2 mins
5. 5add the garlic and fry until golden
6. 6add the yuca flour and season with salt and pepper to taste
7. 7let it toast, stirring gently and constantly to avoid burning, about 2 mins