Brazilian · Side · SAMPLE RECIPE
Farofa de banana
Toasty cassava crumbs with buttery onion and golden banana pieces. A small spoonful brings crunch and a sweet-savory contrast to the plate.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Choose cassava meal, not tapioca starch.
Look for farinha de mandioca, the coarse cassava meal sold for farofa. Fine tapioca starch or baking cassava flour will not produce the same crumbly texture. This version uses firm ripe bananas so they keep their shape.
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Farofa de banana
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BEHIND THE DISH · Brazil
Farofa de bananaBeyond the plate.
Farofa adds a crumbly, toasted element to the plate. Banana gives this version a soft, sweet counterpoint.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A family of accompaniments.
Cassava meal is the foundation of many farofas, with additions changing their flavor and texture. Banana is one documented variation in Brazilian home cooking.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A little alongside the main dish.
Think of this farofa as an accompaniment. A spoonful beside fish, chicken, or beans gives a different texture to each mouthful without needing a separate sauce.
AT THE TABLE
The right meal matters.
Our recipe needs coarse farinha de mandioca. Tapioca starch and finely milled baking flour cannot stand in for its crumbs. Brown the banana separately so it can be folded through without turning to a purée.
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