Farofa is toasted manioc (yuca) flour that is served widely throughout Brazil. The dish is made by toasting the flour in a greased skillet until golden brown and crisp and then stirring in parsley, eggs and olives. Farofa is an essential component of Brazil’s national dish: Feijoada –Meat and Bean Stew, where it is either sprinkled on top or served alongside. Its crunchy texture is the prefect contrast to the soft beans and meat.
3 tbsp.
butter, divided
½
large onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1
egg, lightly beaten
1½ cups
GOYA® Manioc Flour
1 tbsp.
finely chopped fresh parsley
4
hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp. butter in 12” non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggs to pan. Cook, stirring with spatula, until just set, about 1 minute. Stir remaining butter until melted. Add manioc flour and Adobo. Cook, stirring often, until flour is crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley.
Step 2
Transfer to serving bowl; top with olives and egg slices. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Serve with Feijoada.
Daiane Noble
Good recipe, but I would recommend frying finely chopped bacon before adding the other ingredients. Adding finely cubed ripe bananas at the end also adds great flavor to this side dish. In Brazil other versions includefinely shredded carrots and finely sliced green beans. Sauteed collard greens are another must-have as a side dish for feijoada.