Farofa de Ovos

Name: Farofa de Ovos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup raw cassava flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A quick Brazilian side dish of cassava flour toasted with soft scrambled eggs, melted butter, and fresh herbs.

20 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

BrazilianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup raw cassava flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 small diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Pour in 4 beaten large eggs and scramble gently until lightly set, about 2 minutes.
4

Stir in 1 cup raw cassava flour and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the flour turns golden and toasted.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Questions

What should Farofa de Ovos look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until soft and translucent. Step 4: cook until the flour turns golden and toasted.

Can I make Farofa de Ovos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Farofa de Ovos is 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Farofa de Ovos vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 4 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Farofa de Ovos contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Farofa de Ovos?

Refrigerate what is left of Farofa de Ovos within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Serve it with

Strogonoff de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff) main
Beef Esfiha main
Butter-Basted Steak main

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