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Holiday Brazilian Farofa (Gluten Free)

4.62 from 13 votes

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cups manioc flour
  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, or slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Hydrate the raisins in warm water for 5 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon until golden brown.
  • Add the butter and the onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the manioc flour, lower the heat and keep mixing until it toasts slightly and becomes a nice golden color. That should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the hydrated raisins and the nuts and mix everything together.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add the chopped parsley.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.