Farofa

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, diced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups manioc flour (farinha de mandioca)
• 3 tablespoons sliced green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 0 black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 6 minutes.

   6:00 · Cook bacon
2. 2

   Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt into the bacon fat.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

   4:00 · Cook onion
5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Cook garlic
6. 6

   Return the bacon to the skillet, then gradually sprinkle in the manioc flour, stirring constantly to coat it evenly in the fat.

7. 7

   Continue toasting the flour mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Toast flour
8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onion, salt, and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm alongside rice, beans, or grilled meats.