Farofa from Brazil

 

Farofa is a traditional Brazilian dish (also eaten in some South African countries) usually made with manioc flour, although sometimes this flour is replaced with maize flour.  This dish usually has a consistency similar to the couscous but sometimes is thinner or like a powder.

Farofa is used to accompany several other traditional dishes, such as, for example, the national dish feijoada. It is also used as a stuffing for vegetables and meats.

A Recipe of Farofa:

Ingredients:

2 cups of manioc flour
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped bacon
1 chopped onion
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (and/or other flavors you might like)

Preparation:

Melt the butter in a pan and then fry the bacon and onion. Add the flour and toast it. Then add the parsley and salt, stir for a minute and is ready.