Have you tried the farofa? It is a delicious companion of Brazilian origin that combines well with almost everything. In this article, this time we show you how to prepare farofa, a very crunchy and tasty recipe with a base of tapioca flour, onion and butter.
In Brazil this recipe is used to accompany roast meat, fish or chicken. It is very cheap and easy to make, so it is a very popular option to give any dish a crunchy and delicious touch. We anticipate that the secret to making it is to sauté the onion well until it is golden, but we will tell you everything step by step and with photos so that it looks spectacular on you. Keep reading!
Ingredients to make Brazilian Farofa:
• 1 large onion
• 1 splash of oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup of tapioca or tapioca flour
How to make Brazilian Farofa:
Cut the onion into very thin slices (in the shape of a “half-moon”, as in the image), to be able to brown it without burning quickly.
Tip: This cut of onion is known as julienne.
Heat a frying pan with a generous splash of olive oil and add the butter.
Tip: It is important to use olive oil in this crispy farofa recipe because it prevents the butter from burning while it heats up.
When very hot, lower the heat and add the onion . Stir constantly. Slowly fry the onion, stirring constantly, until it begins to caramelize, as you can see in the photo. This is the ideal point where the onion should be.
Tip: It is important to cook with a very low heat and not stop stirring so that the onion does not burn and turn bitter.
Add the seasoned cassava flour and continue stirring. Let the yucca flour sauté together with the caramelized onion for a few minutes. This way, the farofa will be crunchier!
Tip: If your cassava flour is not spiced, you can make it yourself with pepper, parsley and other spices.
Farofa and other Brazilian recipes
Although farofa can be used to accompany a simple barbecue dish, you can also use it to mix it with meats and other ingredients. For example, you can make a scramble with farofa and small pieces of chicken or meat: it will be delicious!
The farofa can also be made with corn flour, adding vegetables, eggs and other elements. If you want to surprise your guests with an original dish with a lot of personality, farofa will be excellent for a weekend with friends or family! Accompany with a rich tapioca pudding and enjoy.
