Farofa with Brazilian Toasted Cassava Flour and Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A savory Brazilian side dish featuring toasted cassava flour and crispy bacon, perfect for accompanying grilled meats or stews. This Brazilian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bacon slices, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Brazilian cuisine 210 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

6, chopped bacon slices
1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
2, minced garlic cloves
2 cups cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 6 chopped bacon slices. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered.
Step 2: Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and let it melt. Then gradually add 2 cups cassava flour, stirring continuously for 5 minutes until the flour is toasted and golden brown with a nutty aroma.
Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm as a crispy, flavorful accompaniment.