Farofa Crocante
Brazilian crispy toasted cassava flour with butter, garlic, and herbs. A crunchy, golden side that pairs with any main dish or stands alone as a savory snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat butter and olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, ~1 minute.
Step 2
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and light golden, 45 seconds.
Step 3
Add cassava flour and stir continuously. It will toast and darken slightly, 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
When flour is golden-brown and smells deeply nutty, remove from heat.
Step 5
Stir in salt, pepper, and fresh herbs until evenly combined.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top and toss once more.
Step 7
Serve warm while still crispy. Leftovers store in an airtight container for 3 days.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- knife for mincing and chopping
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
