Healthier, this quinoa farofa tastes like an end-of-year celebration and surprises with its flavor and nutritional value. Find out how to do it, easy
A different way of making farofa, a tasty and very nutritious experience.
Recipe for 6 people.
Classic (no restrictions), Vegetarian
Preparation: 00:50
Interval: 00:00
TOOLS
1 cutting board(s), 1 frying pan(es), 1 non-stick frying pan(es), 1 frying pan(es)
EQUIPMENT
conventional
METERS
cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml
Quinoa Ingredients (Farofa Quinoa with dried fruit)
– 2 1/4 cup(s) quinoa
– 4 1/2 cups of water
– Salt to taste
Quinoa farofa with dried fruit Ingredients:
– 9 tablespoons of unsalted butter
– 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 3 tablespoons of chopped onion
– 3/4 cup(s) dried apricots, chopped
– 3/4 cup(s) dried figs, chopped
– 3/4 cup(s) black raisins, seedless
– 5 1/4 tablespoons raw unsalted cashews, roughly chopped
– 5 1/4 tablespoons raw Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped
– parsley to taste, chopped
– Salt to taste
PREPARATION:
1. Wash, peel and chop the onion into very small cubes.
2. Cut the apricots into 6 pieces each.
3. Cut the figs into 8 pieces each.
4. Cut the cashews and Brazil nuts into small pieces.
5. Wash, dry and chop the parsley. Set aside on a paper towel.
PREPARATION:
Quinoa – Cooking:
1. Place the quinoa in a fine sieve and wash it under running water.
2. Place the quinoa and water (see quantities in the ingredients) in a pan and when it boils, add the salt and cook for 7 minutes, it should be al dente.
3. Drain.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat, add the quinoa and, stirring with a spatula, let it dry, about 8-10 minutes – don’t dry it too much as it will harden.
5. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Quinoa farofa with dried fruit:
1. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
2. When the butter melts, lower the heat, add the chopped onion and, stirring, brown it until it becomes transparent.
3. Add the apricots, figs and black raisins, stirring and brown for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the cooked quinoa, stirring to combine, and cook for about 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
5. Check the salt.
6. Add the nuts (cashews and Pará) and chopped parsley and mix well.
7. Turn off the heat.
FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:
1. Serve the farofa in a bowl or alongside dishes of your choice.
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