Farofa Baiana

Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavors of Bahia, Brazil, with this restaurant-style Farofa Baiana. This side dish combines the savory notes of sausage and onion with the unexpected sweetness of apple, all enveloped in buttery toasted cassava flour. Perfect for enhancing any meal, this quick and easy recipe captures the essence of traditional Brazilian cuisine with a twist.

Ingredients

🌿 250g Cassava Flour (Farinha de Mandioca)
🧈 2 heaping tablespoons Butter or Margarine
🧄 1 dessert spoon Garlic and Salt Paste (homemade)
🌭 1 link Calabresa Sausage thinly sliced into rounds
🧅 1 large Onion thinly sliced in half-moon shapes
🍏 1 Apple thinly sliced, seeds removed, skin left on
🥬 2-3 leaves Kale finely chopped or shredded
🌿 Chives finely chopped

Instructions

1- Prep Work:

• Gather and prepare all ingredients, ensuring each is thinly sliced or chopped for even cooking and presentation.

2- Heat the Pan:

• Place a non-stick frying pan with a red handle over medium heat on your gas stove.

3- Melt the Butter:

• Add 2 heaping tablespoons of butter or margarine to the pan.
• Let it melt fully, forming a bubbly yellow base.

4- Sauté Garlic:

• Stir in the homemade garlic and salt paste.
• Sauté until the garlic becomes lightly golden and fragrant.

5- Cook the Sausage:

• Add the sliced calabresa sausage.
• Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

6- Add the Onion:

• Introduce the sliced onion to the pan.
• Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

7- Wilt the Kale:

• Add the chopped kale to the pan.
• Stir and cook briefly until slightly wilted.

8- Incorporate the Apple:

• Add the sliced apple, previously kept in water and drained.
• Mix with other ingredients.

9- Chives for Flavor:

• Stir in the finely chopped chives to taste.

10- Toast the Cassava Flour:

• Gradually sprinkle in the cassava flour, stirring continuously.
• Ensure even coating and light toasting of the flour for a moist yet crumbly texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Frying Pan: Non-stick with a red handle (Brand not visible), Spatula: Red silicone (Brand not visible), Mixing Bowls: White ceramic bowls (Brand not visible), Stove: Gas Stove

Cooking Tips

• Fine Slicing: Thin slices ensure an elegant presentation and uniform cooking.
• Prevent Browning: Keep apple slices in water to prevent browning; drain before use.
• Stir Constantly: Continuous stirring when adding cassava flour prevents clumping.

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Farofa Baiana