Brazilian Farofa: Easy Toasted Cassava Flour Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: In a cold skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until golden brown, rendering the bacon fat.
2. 2Step 2: Once the fat is rendered, add the butter and cook the bacon until golden brown.
3. 3Step 3: Add the finely chopped onions and sauté them until transparent.
4. 4Step 4: Add the garlic and sauté it for a minute.
5. 5Step 5: Add the cassava flour and stir continuously to avoid letting it burn.
6. 6Step 6: Add salt and pepper to taste, and once the farofa is nicely and evenly toasted, remove it from the heat. It shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes after adding the cassava flour.
7. 7Step 7: Now, add the parsley and chives and mix well the ingredients.
8. 8Step 8: Transfer your farofa to a serving plate and serve it at room temperature.