Farofa

Name: Farofa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup smoked sausage, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups coarse cassava flour; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A traditional Brazilian side dish of toasted cassava flour cooked with melted butter, aromatics, and savory smoked sausage. It offers a smoky, crunchy texture that complements grilled meats and stews.

25 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup smoked sausage, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups coarse cassava flour
1/2 tsp fine salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced smoked sausage and cook until browned and reaching an internal temperature of 160°F, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Reduce heat to low, stir in 2 cups coarse cassava flour and 1/2 tsp fine salt, and toast continuously for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
5

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

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Questions

What internal temperature should Farofa reach?

For Farofa, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Farofa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Farofa is 4 tbsp 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 gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Farofa is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage.

How many calories are in Farofa?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 240 calories, with 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Farofa keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Farofa within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Serve it with

Strogonoff de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff) main
Beef Esfiha main
Stifado main

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