Farofa SimplesToasted Cassava Flour
The essential texture enhancer.
Farofa Simples is an essential side dish served with everyday Brazilian meals. Raw cassava flour is toasted in melted butter with sautéed onions and garlic until crisp and golden brown.
Ingredients
- 250 g Raw Cassava Flour (Farinha Crua) — Starch Base
- 60 g Unsalted Butter — Lipid & Flavoring Base
- 80 g Yellow Onion (Finely Diced) — Aromatic Base
- 10 g Fresh Garlic (Minced) — Aromatic Accent
- 4 g Fine Sea Salt — Seasoning
Method
- Melt butter inMelt butter in a wide skillet over medium heat
- Add onions andAdd onions and garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until soft and light golden
- Reduce heat toReduce heat to low (150°C) and pour in raw cassava flour and fine sea salt
- Stir constantly withStir constantly with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes, ensuring the flour toasts evenly without burning
- The farofa isThe farofa is done when the white flour turns a light golden shade with a nutty aroma and crunchy texture
- Cool slightly beforeCool slightly before serving
Questions
How long does Farofa Simples take?
10 minutes of cooking — yielding several servings.
What is farofa made of?
Toasted cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) with butter — the base of all farofas. The flour toasts in the fat until it smells nutty and eats sandy-crisp, never raw.
Why is my farofa pasty?
Too much butter or too little toasting. The flour should move freely and drink the fat, not swim in it. Keep the pan dry-ish and the heat moderate.