farofa
toasted cassava flour
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fa.ˈɾɔ.fɐ/
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Cultural Note
Farofa is a quintessentially Brazilian side dish made from toasted cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) mixed with butter and various additions like bacon, eggs, or herbs. It accompanies feijoada, churrasco, and many other dishes. It is virtually unknown in Portugal, reflecting the indigenous Tupí influence on Brazilian cuisine.
📝 Example Sentences
A feijoada não fica completa sem farofa.
Feijoada isn't complete without farofa.
Minha avó faz uma farofa com bacon e ovos.
My grandmother makes farofa with bacon and eggs.
Coloque um pouco de farofa por cima do açaí.
Put a little farofa on top of the açaí.