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Banana farofaEasy
Simple food.
Made with care. Brazilian · Frying pan
A JOY TO MAKE

Banana farofa

Firm banana, cassava flour and fragrant sautéed aromatics. Made in a frying pan to accompany beans, fish or Sunday lunch.

25 mintotal time
10 minprep time
15 minon the stove

What we'll need

4
  • 2 pieces ripe, firm prata bananas
  • 1½ cups toasted cassava flour
  • ½ piece red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup = 240 ml. Measurements follow the original recipe.

Serves 4 people.

Contains: Milk.

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Here's how it's done.

Visual guide for banana farofa: Chop and measure.
01

Chop and measure.

Chop onion and garlic. Cut bananas into thick half-moons. Measure flour and butter before turning on the heat.

Visual guide for banana farofa: Sauté the aromatics.
02

Sauté the aromatics.

Melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute without letting it darken.

Visual guide for banana farofa: Warm the banana.
03

Warm the banana.

Add banana to the pan and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes. Let the pieces color a little while keeping their shape.

Visual guide for banana farofa: Add the flour.
04

Add the flour.

Gradually add flour, folding it into the mixture. Sprinkle in salt and stir until the grains absorb butter and spread among the bananas.

Visual guide for banana farofa: Finish the texture.
05

Finish the texture.

Stir over low heat for about 5 minutes. When lightly crisp and fragrant, turn off the heat. Taste and adjust salt before transferring to a dish.

About this recipe and its sources

Made with cassava flour and firm banana. The alternative source uses corn flour; we kept one method, adding banana before the flour.

Recipe adapted by Ponto. Sources checked on 17/09/2026 :

Times are approximate. AI generated images illustrate the steps; check quantities in the ingredient list.