Plantain Farofa
The classic Brazilian dish, farofa, gets a tasty twist with the addition of plantains. This versatile side dish enhances the flavor of everything, from fresh vegetables to succulent fish. It's also great with juicy red meats and seafood.
Remove the roots and chop <quantity>⅓<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander
Trim, peel, and small dice <quantity>2</quantity> plantains
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a pan over medium heat
Add the plantains and stir fry for 4m until slighly golden
Add the coriander and stir to combine
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of fine cassava flour and stir to combine
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil and salt to taste
Add <quantity>½</quantity> chopped and deseed ají chili pepper. Stir to combine
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil, stir to coat well and remove from heat. The plantain farofa is ready
Enjoy! This is the perfect side for stews, beans, or any other moistured dish.
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