Farofa - Toasted Cassava Flour Recipe
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Farofa - Toasted Cassava Flour Recipe
Description
This farofa recipe starts by rendering fat from diced bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat, gradually adding butter as the bacon cooks. Sautéed onions and golden garlic build a flavorful base before incorporating cassava flour (also known as yuca flour). The flour is toasted with careful stirring to avoid burning, absorbing the bacon fat and butter for a rich, crisp texture seasoned simply with salt and pepper.
The resulting dish has a nutty, toasted flavor and crunchy texture. Farofa can be served alongside grilled meats, stews, or beans, adding texture and flavor contrast. The balance of rendered bacon fat and butter ensures moistness without greasiness, while the cassava flour acts as a vehicle for the savory bacon and aromatics.
Ingredients
- 2 Bacon diced, thick strips
- 2 tbsp butter cold
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cassava flour white yuca flour, aka cassava flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- add the bacon to a cold skillet, and heat up over medium heat
- when the fat from the bacon begins to melt, add 1 tbsp of butter
- when the bacon begins to fry, add the second tbsp of butter
- add the onions and sautee until transparent, about 2 mins
- add the garlic and fry until golden
- add the yuca flour and season with salt and pepper to taste
- let it toast, stirring gently and constantly to avoid burning, about 2 mins
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Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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