Farofa de Dendê
Farofa de Dendê is a traditional Brazilian dish made with manioc flour, palm oil, and various other ingredients. It's a popular side dish often served with feijoada, a black bean stew.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Manioc flour - 2 cups
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onions - 1 large, finely chopped
- Dendê oil (palm oil) - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the dendê oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
- Gradually add the manioc flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is golden brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve warm as a side dish with feijoada or other Brazilian dishes.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g