Banana farofa is a typical dish from Brazil, made with cassava flour, banana, onion, butter, sugar, salt and other optional ingredients, such as cashew nuts, nuts or dried fruits. Banana farofa is typically served as a side dish for meat, poultry or fish, but it can also be served as a main dish.
Banana crumbs
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
10
minutesBanana farofa is a great way to take advantage of bananas that are starting to get too ripe to eat fresh.
The bananas cooked in the farofa give the farofa a sweet and velvety flavor, which contrasts with the crunchy taste of the cassava flour.
Banana farofa is also a good source of fiber and vitamins.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of butter
1 chopped onion
2 silver bananas, sliced
1 cup cassava flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts
salt to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bananas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cassava flour, sugar, cashew nuts and salt.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the farofa is golden.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- You can also use small bananas or plantains in this recipe.
- For a more intense flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or cloves to the farofa.
- The banana farofa can be served as a side dish for meat, poultry or fish.
