Farofa

Ingredients

• 50 g bacon (Cut into small cubes or strips)
• 1 onion (Finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (Crushed)
• 3 eggs
• 1.5 cup cassava flour (manioc flour)
• 1 tomato (Chopped)
• 1 carrot (Grated)
• olive oil (To taste; use a little for frying the bacon)
• salt (To taste)
• red chili sauce (To taste; such as Tabasco)
• parsley (To taste)
• chives (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Fry the bacon in a little olive oil until very crispy.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the crushed garlic and mix well.

4. 4

   Crack the eggs over the mixture without stirring. Let them cook until fully set.

5. 5

   Stir the cooked eggs carefully, keeping the pieces relatively large.

6. 6

   Add the cassava flour, salt, and red chili sauce. Fry for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Add the grated carrot, chopped tomato, parsley, and chives. Cook for another 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat and serve.

Notes

The source suggests corn flour as a possible substitute for cassava flour, but notes that availability may vary. Exact amounts for the oil, salt, chili sauce, parsley, and chives are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• Brazilian
• savory
• stovetop
• gluten-free
• contains pork
• contains eggs