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Nutritional Values

🔥540kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Farofa de Carnes

How to order / say it
Say it Farofa de Carnes — [fah-roh-fah deh car-ness]
Order I'd like the farofa de carnes, please.
Locally Gostaria de experimentar a farofa de carnes, por favor.
Say locally

A savory side dish of toasted manioc flour mixed with meat.

Why try it?

Farofa de Carnes is a vital accompaniment in Brasilia, enriching meals with its crunchy texture and savory depth, a symbol of local culinary traditions.

How it tastes

Crisp and flavorful, this dish features the nutty taste of toasted manioc paired with seasoned meat, providing a crunchy and hearty bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

Emerging in Brasilia during the 1970s, farofa de carnes evolved from a simple side dish to a beloved staple, celebrated for its versatility and texture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g manioc flour
  • 🥩 200 g beef
  • 🥩 50 g bacon
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Fry bacon and beef until cooked through.
  2. 2 Add onion and sauté until soft.
  3. 3 Stir in butter and manioc flour, toasting until golden.
  4. 4 Season with salt and pepper, mix well.
  5. 5 Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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